Deep corneal neovascularization after implantation with intrastromal corneal ring segments.
OBJECTIVE
To demonstrate the development of deep corneal neovascularization after intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation, and to demonstrate complete regression after treatment with surgical removal and anti-inflammatory therapy.


METHODS
Observational case report.


METHODS
A 29-year-old man developed deep stromal neovascularization after ICRS implantation for post-laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis ectasia that was not associated with the surgical wound.


RESULTS
After surgical removal of the ICRS and treatment with topical prednisolone acetate 1.0% and cyclosporine A 1.0%, complete vessel regression occurred in 2 weeks.


CONCLUSIONS
ICRS can induce deep corneal neovascularization that is not associated with the surgical wound. Surgical removal of the intrastromal ring and treatment with topical anti-inflammatory agents can induce vessel regression.
Al-Torbak
Abdullah
A
Anterior Segment Division, Department of Ophthalmology, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. atorbaq@health.net.sa
Al-Amri
Abdullrahman
A
Wagoner
Michael D
MD
D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D016510:Corneal Neovascularization / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003319:Corneal Stroma / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020878:Device Removal; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000601:surgery; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*
D016572:Cyclosporine; C009935:prednisolone acetate; D011239:Prednisolone