Iatrogenic keratectasia after a deep primary keratotomy during laser in situ keratomileusis
- 1 December 2001
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Elsevier BV in American Journal of Ophthalmology
- Vol. 132 (6), 920-921
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9394(01)01148-5
Abstract
PURPOSE: To describe a case of keratectasia after a deep primary keratotomy during an aborted laser in situ keratomileusis procedure. METHODS: Retrospective, observational case report. RESULTS: In a 47-year-old woman, progressive keratectasia developed after a 90% depth keratotomy during an aborted laser in situ keratomileusis procedure. This case was managed with a rigid gas permeable contact lens and consideration for penetrating keratoplasty. CONCLUSION: Keratectasia is a reported microkeratome-related complication after laser in situ keratomileusis. Appropriate microkeratome assembly and surgeon awareness are necessary to avoid this complication.Keywords
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