title: Laser in-situ keratomileusis infection: review and update of current practices.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To review new clinically relevant data regarding the prevention cause and treatment of laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) infections.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Many recent studies of post-LASIK infectious keratitis show the predominance of atypical mycobacteria and Gram-positive cocci and the growing number of other rare pathogens. The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery White Paper treatment paradigm remains the model for initial treatment of LASIK-associated infectious keratitis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Improved understanding of the risk factor, different causes, along with a high degree of suspicion on initial presentation is crucial in order to provide the appropriate management in LASIK-associated infectious keratitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Montefiore Medical Center, The University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York 10467, USA.
authors.forename: Arash
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mozayan
authors.forename: Assumpta
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Madu
authors.forename: Prabjot
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Channa
mesh_terms: D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015817:Eye Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors