Choroidal neovascularization following hyperopic LASIK surgery.
Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a well-accepted refractive surgical procedure; however, reports of complications of hyperopic surgery are scarce. This is the first report of bilateral macular choroidal neovascular membrane following bilateral hyperopic LASIK surgery. It highlights important considerations in older patients undergoing the procedure.
Sivaprasad
S
Sobha
Madhavan S
MS
Rajan
Heather
H
Jackson
D020256:Choroidal Neovascularization / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006956:Hyperopia / Q000601:surgery*; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged