Interface fluid after laser in situ keratomileusis.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a case of interface fluid after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and review the literature on this rare complication after LASIK.


METHODS
We present a case report and literature review. Articles for this review were chosen from electronic database and manual literature searches. MEDLINE searches were made from 1990 to April 2002, using the key words "interface fluid" and "LASIK."


RESULTS
A 40-year-old man had uneventful LASIK for residual refractive error from previous penetrating keratoplasty in his right eye. Diffuse lamellar keratitis began 1 day postoperatively. Topical corticosteroids were administered. Six weeks after LASIK, a layer of interface fluid developed. Intraocular pressure was 9 mmHg when measured centrally by Goldmann applanation tonometry and 30 mmHg by Tono-pen tonometry. The interface fluid resolved with antiglaucoma agents and corticosteroids combined with cyclosporine.


CONCLUSIONS
This case, along with other reported cases, demonstrate the clinical features of interface fluid after LASIK.
Lyle
W Andrew
WA
The Eye Institute of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84107, USA.
Jin
George J C
GJ
Jin
Yian
Y
D000328:Adult; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001826:Body Fluids / Q000378:metabolism*; D015715:Corneal Edema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014792:Visual Acuity
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents