Corneal scarring and irregular astigmatism following refractive surgery in a corneal transplant.
BACKGROUND
Scarring may follow refractive surgery, causing irregular astigmatism and loss of visual acuity.


METHODS
A case report of scarring and irregular astigmatism occurring in a corneal transplant following photorefractive keratectomy and arcuate incisions is presented.


RESULTS
Following surgical excision of the scar, unaided visual acuity improved from 1/60 to 6/12. Histopathology of the excised scar was obtained.


CONCLUSIONS
Refractive surgery following corneal transplantation may produce scarring. The origin of the scar in the present case has not been established.
Danjoux
J P
JP
Sydney Refractive Surgery Centre, Chatswood, NSW, Australia.
Fraenkel
G
G
Wai
D
D
Conway
M
M
Eckstein
R
R
Lawless
M
M
D000328:Adult; D001251:Astigmatism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019781:Corneal Topography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007640:Keratoconus / Q000601:surgery*; D015948:Keratoplasty, Penetrating; D054018:Lasers, Excimer; D008297:Male; D018903:Photorefractive Keratectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012086:Reoperation; D014792:Visual Acuity