Unusual cause of visual symptoms after bilateral laser in situ keratomileusis.
We present a case involving a serious systemic cause of visual symptoms after successful bilateral laser in situ keratomileusis. There were no signs in the anterior segment to explain the visual symptoms. Ancillary tests and investigations confirmed a pituitary tumor, which was removed. We recommend comprehensive ophthalmological examination and full investigation of symptoms in all patients before and after laser treatment.
Sandhu
Sukhpal S
SS
Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Gnanaraj
Lawrence
L
James
Andy
A
Figueiredo
Francisco C
FC
D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014794:Visual Fields