[Posterior segment complications of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)--a survey of the literature].
During the past years refractive surgical procedures and particularly laser IN SITU keratomileusis (LASIK) have become established by clinical and experimental studies and are performed worldwide in a high number. This paper provides a survey of the published posterior segment complications of LASIK that may occur albeit very rarely. Additionally, current clinical and experimental hypotheses regarding the pathogenesis of those complications are discussed. Currently a cause-effect relationship between LASIK and reported posterior segment complications has not been proven although a very high number of LASIK procedures have been performed worldwide.
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Augenklinik, Klinikum Ludwigshafen, 67063 Ludwigshafen. mirshahi@web.de
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D002829:Choroid / Q000293:injuries*; D015862:Choroid Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000209:etiology*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D020255:Vitreous Detachment / Q000209:etiology*