Uveal effusion following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for hypermetropia.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the first reported cases of uveal effusion syndrome following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).


METHODS
Interventional case reports.


METHODS
A 50-year-old woman developed bilateral submacular choroidal folds with subtle fluid elevation of the macula on the first day following uneventful LASIK for hypermetropia. A 48-year-old man developed right, prominent, 360-degree, peripheral choroidal effusions and submacular choroidal and retinal folds several months following LASIK for hypermetropia.


RESULTS
Case 1 was treated with systemic diclofenac and case 2 with systemic prednisolone. Both cases showed gradual improvement in vision over several weeks, returning to best-corrected visual acuity of 6/6.


CONCLUSIONS
Uveal effusion syndrome is a previously unreported complication that may occur following LASIK for hypermetropia.
Butler
Thomas K H
TK
Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
Sutton
Gerard
G
Moshegov
Con
C
McKay
David L
DL
D015862:Choroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D006956:Hyperopia / Q000601:surgery*; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013577:Syndrome