title: Spontaneous, uncomplicated dissolution of a large cotton fiber in the laser in situ keratomileusis interface.
abstract: In this article, we report the spontaneous dissolution of a long cotton thread in the laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) flap interface. In this observational case report, sequential follow-up of a post-LASIK eye with a long cotton fiber noticed in the LASIK interface was performed. The postoperative course was uneventful, with no evidence of infection, uveitis, or any other complications. The cotton thread underwent spontaneous dissolution. Conservative management of a cotton fiber, not causing any symptoms and noticed after the immediate postoperative follow-up period is over, seems to be a possible alternative to flap relift and intervention.
authors: Cornea and Refractive Surgery Services, Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India.
authors: Gaurav
authors: G
authors: Prakash
authors: Namrata
authors: N
authors: Sharma
authors: Vandana
authors: V
authors: Choudary
authors: Jeewan S
authors: JS
authors: Titiyal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D032561:Cotton Fiber; D005129:Eye Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery*; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013524:Surgical Flaps