Delayed onset diffuse lamellar keratitis following laser in situ keratomileusis

VernacularTitle:原位角膜磨镶术后迟发性弥漫性板层角膜炎
Author: Bing, LIU ; Hai-Xia, RU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK); laser in situ keratomileusis(LASIK)
From: International Eye Science 2008;8(10):1992-1993
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: AIM: To report a case of late onset diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) after laser in situ keratomileusis(LASIK) in 11 months due to corneal trauma. ·METHODS: A 22-year-old female patient underwent uneventful bilateral LASIK using a laserSight SLX excimer laser and Moria II microkeratome. No complications were observed during the operation and the early postoperative period.·RESULTS: 11 months after LASIK, grade I DLK was diagnosed after the book paper hurt the right corneal epithelium. The DLK responded rapidly to topical corticosteroid therapy, and healed in 2 weeks without complication. ·CONCLUSION: Although DLK Wpically develops in the early postoperative period, it could occur months after surgery. Treatment should begin as soon as DLK is diagnosed.