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Published in: BMC Ophthalmology 1/2006

Open Access 01-12-2006 | Case report

Hyeropic shift after LASIK induced Diffuse lamellar keratitis

Authors: Tanuj Dada, Mayank S Pangtey, Namrata Sharma, Rasik B Vajpayee, Vishal Jhanji, Harinder Singh Sethi

Published in: BMC Ophthalmology | Issue 1/2006

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Abstract

Background

Diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) is a relatively new syndrome that is increasingly being reported after LASIK. We have observed that a hyperopic shift may be associated with the occurrence of this diffuse lamellar keratitis.

Case presentation

A 26 year old man developed bilateral diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) following myopic LASIK. The residual refractive error was +0.5D OD and +0.25D OS at the end of the first week. The sterile infiltrates resolved over a period of 4–6 weeks on topical steroid therapy. A progressive hyperopic shift was noted in the right eye with an error +4.25Dsph/+0.25Dcyl 20 at the final follow up 6 months post surgery.

Conclusion

Diffuse lamellar keratitis after LASIK may be associated with a significant hyperopic shift.
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Metadata
Title
Hyeropic shift after LASIK induced Diffuse lamellar keratitis
Authors
Tanuj Dada
Mayank S Pangtey
Namrata Sharma
Rasik B Vajpayee
Vishal Jhanji
Harinder Singh Sethi
Publication date
01-12-2006
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Ophthalmology / Issue 1/2006
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2415
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2415-6-19

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