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Abstract #20468 Published in IGR 10-1
LASIK interface fluid accumulation caused by glaucoma associated with herpetic keratouveitis: Case report
Nakano EM; Kuchembuck M; Nakano K; Oliveira M; Alvarenga LS; Portellinha WArquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia 2007; 70: 165-167
Herpes simplex virus infection is a frequent cause of intraocular inflammation or anterior uveitis. Ocular hypertension is a common feature in herpetic keratouveitis. We describe a fluid accumulation and flap displacement in late postoperative period (28 months) of LASIK associated with ocular hypertension caused by herpetic keratouveitis. This finding supports the theory that flap attachment after LASIK is only partial and the virtual space remains indefinitely. The presence of ocular hypertension may lead to corneal edema and fluid accumulation in the interface. LA: Portuguese
Dr. E.M. Nakano, Rua Vergueiro, 2087, Sao Paulo, SP 04101-000, Brazil. mayuminakano@uol.com.br
Classification:
8.4 Refractive surgical procedures (Part of: 8 Refractive errors in relation to glaucoma)
9.4.2.5 Other (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.2 Glaucomas associated with disorders of the cornea, conjunctiva, sclera)
