Bilateral severe keratoconus after laser in situ keratomileusis in a patient with forme fruste keratoconus.
We report a case of bilateral keratoconus after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Before surgery, the patient had a forme fruste keratoconus, which evolved rapidly to a severe form of keratoconus in the months following LASIK. From this case, we conclude that forme fruste keratoconus is a contraindication to LASIK.
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Centre Hospitalier de l'Université Laval, Department of Ophthalmology, Québec, Canada G1V 2M2.
Bazin
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Lajoie
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D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D019781:Corneal Topography; D006801:Humans; D007640:Keratoconus / Q000209:etiology*; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D054140:Refractive Surgical Procedures; D014792:Visual Acuity