Interface keratitis-induced stromal thinning: an early postoperative complication of laser in situ keratomileusis.
Two patients had bilateral laser in situ keratomileusis on the same day at the same center. Both developed severe interface inflammation in the second of the 2 eyes treated, which led to stromal thinning corneal haze, and resultant hyperopia. These symptoms partially resolved over 7 weeks of follow-up.
Schneider
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MidWest EyeCenter, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245, USA.
Khanna
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D000328:Adult; D003319:Corneal Stroma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006956:Hyperopia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D007634:Keratitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014792:Visual Acuity