Title of article
Post-LASIK interface fluid syndrome caused by steroid drops
Author/Authors
Bamashmus, Mahfouth A. Sana’a University - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Eye Department, Yemen , Bamashmus, Mahfouth A. Magrabi Eye Hospital - Refractive Unit, Yemen , Saleh, Mahmoud F. Magrabi Eye Hospital - Refractive Unit, Yemen , Saleh, Mahmoud F. Al-Azhar University - Faculty of Medicine - Eye Department, Egypt
From page
125
To page
128
Abstract
Interface fluid syndrome after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a rare but visually threatening postoperative complication. In this case series we present 8 post-LASIK eyes that developed interface fluid syndrome after prolonged steroid use. Patients presented with signs mimicking diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) that worsened with steroid treatment. Slit-lamp examination revealed corneal haze and an optically clear fluid-filled space between the flap and stroma. The IOP was high in all cases. Topical steroids were stopped and replaced with topical and systemic anti-glaucoma medications resulting in a dramatic improvement in visualacuity.
Keywords
Fluid interface , High intraocular pressure , LASIK , Myopia , Steroid drops
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Record number
2678975
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