title: Sequential lift and suture technique for post-LASIK corneal striae.
abstract: We describe a surgical technique to manage persistent corneal striae after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The sequential lift and suture technique reduces the time required for LASIK, eliminates the need to fixate the flap with forceps during suturing, and increases the accuracy of suture placement. The results in 10 eyes (9 patients) showed complete resolution of striae with improvement in subjective symptoms (glare and blurred vision) and best corrected visual acuity.
authors.affiliation: Mackool Eye Institute, Astoria, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Richard J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Mackool
authors.forename: Vivian R
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Monsanto
mesh_terms: D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003319:Corneal Stroma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques