PURPOSE
To compare stromal surface and endothelial morphology after keratectomies and after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), using two different microkeratomes.
METHODS
Keratectomies (160-microm and 400-microm) were performed on 82 enucleated porcine eyes using the Chiron Automated Corneal Shaper (52 eyes) and the Microtech Turbokeratome (30 eyes). LASIK procedures of -9.00 D, -27.00 D, ...