Interlamellar flap edema due to steroid-induced ocular hypertension after laser in situ keratomileusis.
BACKGROUND
Several recent studies have reported post-laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) complications related to a steroid-induced increase in intraocular pressure, including interface fluid and elevated intraocular pressure-induced interlamellar stromal keratitis.


METHODS
We examined two cases of interlamellar flap edema due to steroid-induced ocular hypertension after uneventful laser in situ keratomileusis.


METHODS
Oral acetazolamide and discontinuance of topical steroids were effective for treating interlamellar stromal edema in both cases.


CONCLUSIONS
A rise in intraocular pressure should be considered a cause of interlamellar stromal edema after LASIK.
Miyai
Takashi
T
Meiwakai Medical Foundation, Miyata Eye Hospital, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki, Japan.
Yonemura
Takaharu
T
Nejima
Ryohei
R
Otani
Shinichiro
S
Miyata
Kazunori
K
Amano
Shiro
S
D000328:Adult; D015715:Corneal Edema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D003319:Corneal Stroma / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery; D009798:Ocular Hypertension / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000473:pathology*; D014792:Visual Acuity
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions