Interface fluid syndrome after small incision lenticule extraction surgery secondary to posner schlossman syndrome - A case report

• Published in: Heliyon Vol. 9; no. 11; p. e21863
• Main Authors: Mokumu, Dilinigeer, Hu, Wenfei, Damaola, Ailifeire, Wu, Junshu
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: 01.11.2023
• ISSN: 2405-8440; 2405-8440
• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21863

PurposeThis report describes a case of interface fluid syndrome (IFS) secondary to Posner Schlossman Syndrome (PSS) following small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) surgery.Case presentationA 19-year-old male was diagnosed with IFS secondary to PSS in his left eye 1 month after undergoing SMILE. Detailed patient history and clinical findings, auxiliary examination results, and short-term follow-up are reported. In this patient, the IFS was caused by elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) due to PSS. Treatment with topical steroids in combination with anti-glaucoma drops led to complete regression of the fluid, and there was no recurrence during a 7-month follow-up period.ConclusionIFS is a potential complication of SMILE, and anterior segment ocular coherence tomography (AS-OCT) can definitively diagnose the condition. This case demonstrates that the treatment for IFS should be based on the underlying cause, and requires prompt and vigorous management for resolution.