Complete bilateral vitreous detachment after LASIK retreatment.
We describe a case of a 47-year-old woman who underwent bilateral laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for the correction of myopia and astigmatism. Two months later a residual refractive error was present in both eyes. LASIK retreatment was decided and performed the following day. Twenty-four hours after the procedure, the patient reported myodesopsia in both eyes. Funduscopic examination revealed a complete bilateral posterior vitreous detachment confirmed by kinetic ultrasound. Visual disturbance in both eyes continued to be present after 10 months of follow-up. Sudden changes in intraocular pressure related to suction ring use might be the cause of posterior vitreous detachment in this patient.
Smith
Ricardo J
RJ
Department of Ophthalmology, Fundación VER, Córdoba, Argentina, Argentina.
Yadarola
María B
MB
Pelizzari
Mario F
MF
Luna
José D
JD
Juárez
Claudio P
CP
Reviglio
Victor E
VE
D001251:Astigmatism / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D020255:Vitreous Detachment / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*