Diffuse lamellar keratitis associated with iritis 10 months after laser in situ keratomileusis

A 35-year-old man developed diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) 10 months after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The DLK was associated with acute iritis, not with manipulation of the LASIK flap or epithelium. This case supports the hypothesis that DLK is a nonspecific inflammatory response of the...

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Published inJournal of cataract and refractive surgery Vol. 27; no. 7; pp. 1126 - 1127
Main Author Keszei, Vincent A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.07.2001
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Acute Disease
Adult
Humans
Iritis - etiology
Keratitis - etiology
Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ - adverse effects
Male
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Summary:A 35-year-old man developed diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) 10 months after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The DLK was associated with acute iritis, not with manipulation of the LASIK flap or epithelium. This case supports the hypothesis that DLK is a nonspecific inflammatory response of the cornea rather than a specific agent causing the syndrome.
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ISSN:0886-3350
1873-4502
DOI:10.1016/S0886-3350(01)00907-5