title: Bilateral ring scotomas following laser in situ keratomileusis.
abstract: A 53-year-old white man who had a history of transient ocular hypertension had bilateral laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for myopia. Subsequent computerized static perimetry revealed bilateral, persistent, repeatable midperipheral ring scotomas. The pre-LASIK visual fields were within normal limits, and the optic discs appeared stable and not diagnostic for glaucomatous optic neuropathy. A comprehensive baseline data set before laser refractive surgery aids subsequent assessment of individuals at high risk for developing glaucoma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Singleton Hospital, Swansea, United Kingdom. mike.austin@swansea-tr.wales.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Michael W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Austin
authors.forename: Sreekanth
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sreekantam
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Hill
mesh_terms: D007839:Functional Laterality; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery*; D009798:Ocular Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D012607:Scotoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D058609:Visual Field Tests; D014794:Visual Fields