Removal of an intracorneal hydrogel implant for hyperopia after LASIK.
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of intracorneal hydrogel lens implantation for hyperopia after repeat LASIK surgery.


METHODS
A 34-year-old man underwent intracorneal lens implantation following two LASIK procedures for correction of hyperopia.


RESULTS
The decentered intracorneal lens was removed due to ocular pain and inflammation, epithelial ingrowth under the corneal flap, and high order aberrations. Pain and inflammation resolved, and corneal stability was regained > 6 months after removal of the lens.


CONCLUSIONS
Intracorneal lenses may require explantation if previous laser ablative procedures fail to correct refractive errors.
Vossmerbaeumer
Urs
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Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Clinical Medicine Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany. Urs.Vossmerbaeumer@augen.ma.uni-heidelberg.de
Ditzen
Klaus
K
Jonas
Jost B
JB
D000328:Adult; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D020100:Hydrogels; D006956:Hyperopia / Q000601:surgery*; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012086:Reoperation; D014792:Visual Acuity
D020100:Hydrogels