IOPIDINE AND LASIK

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According to this study:

"Topical apraclonidine applied before LASIK surgery may prevent immediate postoperative hyperemia and prolonged subconjunctival hemorrhage by its alpha-mimetic vasoconstrictor effect without inducing flap adherence complication. [J Refract Surg. 2006;22:585-588.]"