Uveitis-associated Flap Edema and Lamellar Interface Fluid Collection After LASIK - 18/08/11
, Rookaya Mather, MD, David G. Hwang, MD, Todd P. Margolis, PhD, MD
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Purpose |
To report two cases of corneal pathology associated with anterior uveitis after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
Design |
Observational case report.
Methods |
A 47-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman who experienced vision loss and corneal changes associated with acute anterior uveitis after LASIK were examined.
Results |
The 47-year-old man, who had undergone LASIK for low myopia developed an interlamellar fluid pocket at the level of the flap interface, whereas the 50-year-old woman, who underwent LASIK for hyperopia, developed marked flap edema without interface fluid collection.
Conclusions |
These two cases demonstrated acute corneal fluid accumulation associated with episodes of acute anterior uveitis in eyes that had undergone LASIK. Uveitis should be considered a risk factor for vision threatening corneal complications after LASIK.
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Vol 139 - N° 6
P. 1137-1139 - juin 2005 Retour au numéro
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