Intrastromal corneal ring segments and corneal anterior stromal necrosis.
Poly(methyl methacrylate) refractive intracorneal ring segments (ICRS) can be removed for a refractive miscorrection or for early complications after implantation. We report the first case of a woman who experienced anterior stromal necrosis 5 years after an ICRS surgical procedure.
Bourges
Jean-Louis
JL
Department of Ophthalmology, Hotel-Dieu Hospital, Paris, France. jean-louis.bourges@htd.ad-hop-paris.fr
Trong
Thong Than
TT
Ellies
Pierre
P
Briat
Benoit
B
Renard
Gilles
G
D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D003319:Corneal Stroma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D054140:Refractive Surgical Procedures
D001672:Biocompatible Materials