Exposure keratopathy after cosmetic CO2 laser skin resurfacing.
OBJECTIVE
To report two cases of exposure keratopathy after cosmetic CO2 laser skin resurfacing.


METHODS
Two patients presented with bilateral intrapalpebral epitheliopathy. They were examined, treated, and followed for several weeks.


RESULTS
Nonsurgical treatment options, including a variety of lubricants, punctal plugs, and lid taping, did not lead to a complete resolution of symptoms. Surgical options were recommended.


CONCLUSIONS
Exposure keratopathy should be recognized as a potential side effect of not only incisional lid surgery but also facial CO2 laser skin resurfacing procedures.
Miedziak
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Cornea and External Diseases Department, The Wilmer Eye Institute, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA.
Gottsch
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Iliff
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D000368:Aged; D019882:Blepharoplasty; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015361:Rhytidoplasty