Interface fluid syndrome after bioptics.

PURPOSE: To report an unusual case of interface fluid syndrome after refractive surgery. METHODS: A 37-year-old man with high myopia underwent a planned bioptics procedure including creation of a corneal flap using a mechanical microkeratome and concurrent anterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implantation; excimer laser ablation was not performed at this time. RESULTS: Postoperatively, the patient developed corneal edema and was referred to our department. Interface fluid syndrome was confirmed using optical coherence tomography; the mechanism was due to endothelial cell pump dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first report to document interface fluid syndrome following a planned bioptics procedure.