Unilateral corneal ectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis in a patient with uncomplicated photorefractive keratectomy in the fellow eye.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_E9C70E5B7257
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Unilateral corneal ectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis in a patient with uncomplicated photorefractive keratectomy in the fellow eye.
Journal
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
Author(s)
Kymionis G.D., Tsiklis N., Karp C.L., Kalyvianaki M., Pallikaris A.I.
ISSN
0886-3350 (Print)
ISSN-L
0886-3350
Publication state
Published
Issued date
05/2007
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
33
Number
5
Pages
859-861
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports ; Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
We report a patient treated for low myopia with laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in one eye and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in the fellow eye. Corneal ectasia developed in the LASIK-treated eye. Preoperative corneal pachymetry, topography, and attempted correction were similar in both eyes. In patients whose corneas may be predisposed to instability, PRK may be a safer alternative procedure than LASIK.
Keywords
Adult, Cornea/pathology, Corneal Diseases/diagnosis, Corneal Diseases/etiology, Corneal Topography, Dilatation, Pathologic/diagnosis, Dilatation, Pathologic/etiology, Humans, Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ/adverse effects, Lasers, Excimer, Male, Microscopy, Confocal, Myopia/surgery, Photorefractive Keratectomy, Postoperative Complications
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