Unexpected outcomes associated with laser in situ keratomileusis: ptosis, anisocoria, and "curing" of exotropia.
Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a common and popular procedure that is generally associated with excellent results and few complications. We present 3 cases of unusual LASIK-related complications. In the first case, the patient developed anisocoria after otherwise unremarkable surgery. In the second case, the patient developed mild eyelid ptosis. In the third case, the patient's exotropia resolved after mild refractive overcorrection. In each case, the visual outcome was excellent and no further intervention was necessary.
Wasserman
Barry N
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Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. bwasserman@americansurgisite.com
Bigler
Brian
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Nipper
Karen
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D000328:Adult; D015875:Anisocoria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D001251:Astigmatism / Q000601:surgery*; D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005099:Exotropia / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D054018:Lasers, Excimer; D008297:Male; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery*; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology