title: Late-onset epithelial ingrowth after laser in situ keratomileusis.
abstract: We report a case of late-onset epithelial ingrowth that occurred between 17 months and 20 months after an uneventful laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) enhancement. The patient denied a history of trauma or symptoms consistent with epithelial disruption. Post-LASIK treatment had included lifting the flap and scraping the epithelial cells followed by placement of corneal flap sutures for several weeks and a bandage contact lens for 3 days. Gradual regression of epithelial cells was noted. The last recorded uncorrected distance visual acuity 24 months after scraping was 20/25. Epithelial ingrowth can occur many months after LASIK even in the absence of predisposing factors such as trauma or recurrent erosion syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Amit
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Todani
authors.forename: Samir A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Melki
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D019573:Epithelium, Corneal / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ; D054018:Lasers, Excimer / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000473:pathology; D014792:Visual Acuity