The role of topical vitamin A in promoting healing in surface refractive procedures: a prospective randomized controlled study

Elias Chelala1 Saint Joseph University, Faculty of Medicine, Beirut, Lebanon

Ali Dirani1 Saint Joseph University, Faculty of Medicine, Beirut, Lebanon

Ali Fadlallah1 Saint Joseph University, Faculty of Medicine, Beirut, LebanonCorrespondence[email protected]

Sharbel Fahd2 Ophthalmic Consultant of Beirut, Chairman Ophthalmology, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon

Pages 1913-1918 | Published online: 24 Sep 2013

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