Ocular deviation following excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy.
We present a case of ocular deviation and diplopia that developed 9 months after monocular excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy. In this case, decompensation occurred because of a breakdown of fusion at distance. We suggest a cover test to assess the presence of significant phorias in all candidates for refractive surgery procedures.
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Department of Ophthalmology, Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital, New York, New York 10021, USA.
Donnenfeld
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Owens
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Kelly
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Haight
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D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D004172:Diplopia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D054018:Lasers, Excimer; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery*; D018903:Photorefractive Keratectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013285:Strabismus / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D014792:Visual Acuity