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  • 1Department of Opthalmology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California 95817-23087, USA.

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Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) successfully corrected hyperopic astigmatism in a patient with anisometropia after prior epikeratophakia. This refractive surgery offers a viable alternative for managing post-keratoplasty visual deficits.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Corneal Surgery

Background:

  • Epikeratoplasty (epikeratophakia) is a refractive surgical procedure that involves grafting a donor cornea to the recipient's cornea.
  • While effective, epikeratoplasty can sometimes lead to regression and residual refractive errors, such as hyperopic astigmatism.
  • Symptomatic anisometropia, a difference in refractive error between the eyes, can significantly impact visual function.

Observation:

  • A case study involving a patient who underwent epikeratoplasty 16 years prior.
  • The patient presented with residual hyperopic astigmatism and symptomatic anisometropia.
  • Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) was performed to address the refractive error.

Findings:

  • Successful visual acuity improvement to 20/30 uncorrected and 20/25 best-corrected at 3 months post-LASIK.

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  • LASIK effectively corrected the hyperopic astigmatism and alleviated anisometropia symptoms.
  • The patient experienced significant visual rehabilitation after the secondary refractive procedure.

    • Implications:

    • LASIK serves as a successful alternative treatment for residual refractive errors following epikeratoplasty.
    • This case highlights the potential of LASIK in managing complex refractive anomalies in patients with a history of corneal surgery.
    • Further research may explore the long-term outcomes and efficacy of LASIK in similar patient populations.