Post-LASIK interface fluid syndrome caused by steroid drops

Autor: Mahmoud F. Saleh, Mahfouth A. Bamashmus
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology. 27:125-128
ISSN: 1319-4534
DOI: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2013.03.003
Popis: Interface fluid syndrome after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a rare but visually threatening postoperative complication. In this case series we present 8 post-LASIK eyes that developed interface fluid syndrome after prolonged steroid use. Patients presented with signs mimicking diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) that worsened with steroid treatment. Slit-lamp examination revealed corneal haze and an optically clear fluid-filled space between the flap and stroma. The IOP was high in all cases. Topical steroids were stopped and replaced with topical and systemic anti-glaucoma medications resulting in a dramatic improvement in visual acuity.
Databáze: OpenAIRE