European journal of ophthalmology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Pregabalin and gabapentin for post-photorefractive keratectomy pain: a randomized controlled trial.
To evaluate the efficacy of pregabalin and gabapentin for reducing post-photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) pain. ⋯ Pregabalin and gabapentin seem to be helpful in alleviating post-PRK pain when combined with other measures. Depending on availability, either compound can be used as an adjuvant for pain control in this setting.