title: Advanced epithelial ingrowth 6 months after laser in situ keratomileusis.
abstract: Epithelial ingrowth is a common complication of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The cause is thought to be postoperative invasion of surface epithelial cells under the flap. We present a case of advanced epithelial cystic ingrowth that caused a profound reduction in visual acuity 6 months after a second LASIK enhancement.
authors.affiliation: Laser and Corneal Surgery Associates, 115 East 57th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022, USA.
authors.forename: Robert A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Latkany
authors.forename: Faisal E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Haq
authors.forename: Mark G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Speaker
mesh_terms: D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003646:Debridement; D019573:Epithelium, Corneal / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012008:Recurrence; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000473:pathology*; D014792:Visual Acuity