Corneal ectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis in patients without apparent preoperative risk factors.

Purpose: To evaluate patients who developed ectasia with no apparent preoperative risk factors.

Methods: Potential cases of patients who developed ectasia without apparent risk factors were identified by contacting participants in the Kera-Net (n = 580), ASCRS-Net (n = 450), and ISRS/AAO ISRS-Net (n = 525) internet bulletin boards from April to October 2003. Cases were included if ectasia developed after laser in situ keratomileusis in the absence of apparent preoperative risk factors.

Flap suturing with proparacaine for recurrent epithelial ingrowth following laser in situ keratomileusis surgery.

Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of flap suturing with proparacaine application for the management of recurrent epithelial ingrowth following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).

Setting: Private consultation practice and Department of Ophthalmology, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Methods: Six eyes of 5 patients with recurrent epithelial ingrowth had flap lifting followed by debridement of interface epithelial cells, interface application of proparacaine, and the placement of interrupted 10-0 nylon sutures.