A Comparison of Topical Nepafenac to Placebo in Corneal Epithelial Healing Times and Postoperative Pain Relief

A Comparison of Topical Nepafenac to Placebo in Corneal Epithelial Healing Times and Postoperative Pain Relief of Patients Status Post-Photorefractive Keratectomy: A Double-Masked Randomized Prospective Study

The purpose of this study is to compare healing times and subjective pain level responses of nepafenac to placebo after photo refractive keratomileusis (PRK) surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 19 years or older with healthy ocular status and pre-operative refractive anisometropia of less than 2.000 diopters between eyes undergoing bilateral PRK surgery.
• Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those desiring PRK in only one eye, those in need of additional topical eye medications, those with history of drug/alcohol abuse, women breastfeeding or pregnant.
• Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.