Combined Treatment With Pulsed Light and Photobiomodulation Before Laser Refractive Surgery

Combined Treatment With Pulsed Light and Photobiomodulation Before Laser Refractive Surgery

Laser corneal refractive surgery is a widely adopted approach for correcting refractive errors, but postoperative dry eye remains a common side effect. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) are two emerging treatments that have shown potential in managing dry eye disease. However, their role as a prophylactic treatment in patients without pre-existing symptomatic dry eye undergoing refractive surgery has not been explored.

monocentric, randomized, simple bling, controlled study

Patients eligible for laser corneal refractive surgery (FS-LASIK, SMILE®, or PRK) who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled.

Exclusion criteria include age < 18 and contraindications to IPL or LLLT (e.g., pregnancy, lactation, migraine, epilepsy, palpebral or periocular lesion, photosensitive drugs, cardiac pacing system or implantable cardiovertor defibrillator, Fitzpatrick phototypes V and VI).