title: Perforation by a foreign body through a pre-existing radial keratotomy wound.
abstract: A case is presented demonstrating selective perforation of a foreign body through a pre-existing partial thickness radial keratotomy wound. This is the initial documentation of a distinct type of injury to which an eye is susceptible following corneal refractive procedures. Despite the excellent outcome, the occurrence of this injury in a soldier during a field training exercise provides additional justification for current Army policy of barring the induction of enlistees who have undergone corneal surgery to correct refractive errors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD.
authors.forename: B T
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Nolan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D005129:Eye Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007646:Keratotomy, Radial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008887:Military Medicine