The Role of Gabapentin in Postoperative Pain and Epithelialization After Photorefractive Keratectomy
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The primary aims of this study are to determine if treatment with Gabapentin taken
systemically (oral tablets) in patients who have photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) surgical
treatments reduces post surgical neuropathic pain and discomfort. The investigators main
Hypothesis is that gabapentin given prior to and after refractive surgery prevents central
sensitization and local allodynia.