Abstract
We present a case of unilateral iatrogenic keratectasia developing 15 months after bilateral laser in situ keratomileusis using a broad-beam excimer laser (Bausch & Lomb Keracor 116) to treat -3.5 -1.5 x 85 diopters of myopia. Preoperative pachymetry in the eye measured 450 microm without topographical changes suggesting keratoconus or forme fruste keratoconus. Contact lens fitting to provide 20/25 visual acuity is described.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1119-23 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2001 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Contact Lenses
- Corneal Diseases/etiology
- Corneal Topography
- Dilatation, Pathologic
- Humans
- Iatrogenic Disease
- Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ/adverse effects
- Male
- Prosthesis Fitting
- Visual Acuity