Bilateral peripheral corneal infiltrates after simultaneous myopic laser in situ keratomileusis.
J Cataract Refract Surg
; 28(5): 891-4, 2002 May.
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ABSTRACT
We describe a patient with multiple superior corneal infiltrates in both eyes, separated from the limbus by an intervening clear zone, that appeared 1 day after uneventful laser in situ keratomileusis. The overlying epithelium was intact, and the flap and interface were uninvolved. Based on these features, a clinical diagnosis of sterile corneal infiltrates was made and the eyes were treated with topical antibiotics and steroids. The infiltrates resolved during the ensuing weeks without corneal scarring. Good visual acuity was maintained. Recognition of this benign complication is important because aggressive corneal scrapings are not required. The infiltrates appear to be immunogenic in origin, although the exact etiopathogenesis is not clear.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de la Córnea
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Queratomileusis por Láser In Situ
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Miopía
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Año:
2002
Tipo del documento:
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