The author presents an account on 27 patients with relapsing corneal erosion 6 to 60 months after phototherapeutic keratectomy. The results of this treatment confirm unequivocally that the method is safe, highly effective and relieves the patient rapidly and for a long period (possibly permanently) of complaints. A disadvantage is the high cost of the equipment.

        Key words: relapsing erosion of the cornea, phototherapeutic keratectomy