Refractive surprise after LASIK

A female patient underwent laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in both eyes. The final degree of astigmatism in her left eye was double the preoperative value due to an error in data management. Complex surgery to both eyes was necessary to resolve the mistake. Complications in refractive surgery c...

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Published inArchivos de la Sociedad Española de Oftalmología Vol. 80; no. 9; pp. 547 - 549
Main Authors Rodríguez-Zarzuelo, G, Galarreta-Mira, D, Merayo-Lloves, J M, Martín-Herranz, R, Cuadrado-Asensio, R, Villa-Collar, C, Gutiérrez, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.09.2005
Subjects
Astigmatism - surgery
Corneal Topography
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ - adverse effects
Medical Errors
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Reoperation
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:A female patient underwent laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in both eyes. The final degree of astigmatism in her left eye was double the preoperative value due to an error in data management. Complex surgery to both eyes was necessary to resolve the mistake. Complications in refractive surgery can occur, however errors in data management must be minimized by double-checking. Solutions to resolve the errors made can be difficult and the entire staff must share responsibility to avoid these undesirable outcomes.
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ISSN:0365-6691