Diffuse lamellar keratitis induced by trauma 6 months after laser in situ keratomileusis

• Published in: Journal of refractive surgery (1995) Vol. 16; no. 6; pp. 749 - 751
• Main Author: WEISENTHAL, Robert W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Thorofare, NJ Slack 01.11.2000; SLACK INCORPORATED
• Subjects: Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage; Anti-Infective Agents, Local - administration & dosage; Anti-Inflammatory Agents - administration & dosage; Biological and medical sciences; Corneal Injuries; Diseases of cornea, anterior segment and sclera; Drug Therapy, Combination - administration & dosage; Eye Foreign Bodies - complications; Follow-Up Studies; Gramicidin - administration & dosage; Humans; Keratitis - drug therapy; Keratitis - etiology; Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ - adverse effects; Male; Medical sciences; Middle Aged; Neomycin - administration & dosage; Ophthalmic Solutions; Ophthalmology; Photophobia - etiology; Polymyxins - administration & dosage; Prednisolone - administration & dosage; Time Factors; Visual Acuity; Diffuse; Human; Postoperative; Iatrogenic; Keratitis; Keratomileusis; In situ; Keratopathy; Trauma; Case study; Eye; Photocoagulation; Eye disease; Surgery; Coverslip; Laser; Complication; Foreign body
• ISSN: 1081-597X; 1938-2391
• DOI: 10.3928/1081-597X-20001101-12

This case report illustrates an unusual presentation of diffuse lamellar keratitis triggered by a foreign body striking the eye 6 months after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The etiology of diffuse lamellar keratitis is unclear. The infiltrate within the plane of the flap after removal of the foreign body supports the theory that diffuse lamellar keratitis is an inflammatory reaction.