title: Traumatic flap dislocation 4 years after laser in situ keratomileusis.
abstract: We present a case of late traumatic flap dislocation 47 months after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). This is the latest reported case of traumatic LASIK flap dislocation to date. The patient was examined 5 days after being struck in the face and found to have a flap dislocation. The flap was repositioned surgically, and postoperatively the patient had 20/20 visual acuity and no visual complaints.
authors.affiliation: Laser and Corneal Surgery Associates and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, New York 10003, USA. mreza04@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Mohammad-Reza
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Nilforoushan
authors.forename: Mark G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Speaker
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Latkany
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003319:Corneal Stroma / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ; D012086:Reoperation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery