The Effect of Suturing on the Corneal Perforation During LASIK.
- Author:
Young Kug KIM
1
;
Soh Hyang CHUNG
;
Kyoung Yul SEO
;
Eung Kweon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. eungkkim@hananet.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Corneal perforation;
Corneal suturing
- MeSH:
Cicatrix;
Cornea;
Corneal Perforation*;
Humans;
Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ*;
Sutures
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2003;44(6):1285-1289
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the influence of corneal suturing on corneal perforation during LASIK. METHODS: Three eyes from three patients which were perforated during LASIK received corneal suturing and the effect of the suturing on the integrity of the corneas was analyzed. RESULTS: The development of keratectasia was prevented with sutures even though corneal perforation occurred during LASIK in the normal cornea. CONCLUSIONS: The development of keratectasia was prevented with corneal sutures on the perforated cornea during the LASIK, and it might be the result of suture itself and scars causing the adherence of the flap to the stromal bed.
