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Exposure keratopathy after cosmetic CO2 laser skin resurfacing
A I Miedziak1, J D Gottsch, N T Iliff
1Cornea and External Diseases Department, The Wilmer Eye Institute, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA.
Purpose:
To report two cases of exposure keratopathy after cosmetic CO2 laser skin resurfacing.
Methods:
Two patients presented with bilateral intrapalpebral epitheliopathy. They were examined, treated, and followed for several weeks.
Results:
Nonsurgical treatment options, including a variety of lubricants, punctal plugs, and lid taping, did not lead to a complete resolution of symptoms. Surgical options were recommended.
Conclusion:
Exposure keratopathy should be recognized as a potential side effect of not only incisional lid surgery but also facial CO2 laser skin resurfacing procedures.
