Complications of sequential keratorefractive and vitreoretinal surgery.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2006
Abstract
We describe 2 complications of sequential keratorefractive and vitreoretinal surgery not previously reported. Epithelial ingrowth occurred in 1 patient who experienced laser in situ keratomileusis flap dehiscence and replacement during vitreoretinal surgery. In the second patient, a flap could not be created with a microkeratome or a femtosecond laser because of anatomical changes from previous vitreoretinal surgery. Anatomic repair of the vitreoretinal pathology and completion of keratorefractive surgery with good visual outcomes were achieved in both patients. Flap stability should be an important operative consideration for vitreoretinal surgeons; patients may have to be informed of the risk for and possible subsequent complications of iatrogenic flap dehiscence. Refractive surgeons operating on patients after vitreoretinal surgery may encounter difficulty creating a LASIK flap even with a femtosecond laser and may need to consider other keratorefractive options.
Volume
32
Issue
12
First Page
2146
Last Page
2148
ISSN
0886-3350
Published In/Presented At
Kuo, I. C., O'Brien, T. P., Haller, J. A., & Jabbur, N. S. (2006). Complications of sequential keratorefractive and vitreoretinal surgery. Journal of cataract and refractive surgery, 32(12), 2146–2148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrs.2006.05.038
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
17138000
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article