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Refractive surgery in glaucoma.

Thomas W Samuelson1

  • 1University of Minnesota, Minnesota Eye Consultants/Phillips Eye Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|March 17, 2004
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Laser eye surgery (LASIK) in glaucoma patients is not definitively proven safe, but may be an option for some. Careful patient selection, education, and lifelong monitoring are essential due to potential impacts on diagnostic testing.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Glaucoma Management

Background:

  • Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy.
  • LASIK is a common refractive surgery.
  • The safety and impact of LASIK in glaucoma patients require careful consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the safety of LASIK in patients with glaucoma or suspected glaucoma.
  • To evaluate the implications of LASIK on glaucoma diagnostic testing.
  • To assess the viability of LASIK for glaucoma patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on LASIK in glaucoma patients.
  • Analysis of reported outcomes, including intraocular pressure and optic nerve changes.
  • Examination of potential complications and diagnostic test alterations.

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Main Results:

  • Most studies show no significant change in nerve fiber layer thickness or optic disc after LASIK.
  • Steroid-induced glaucoma and interlamellar stromal cysts are reported complications.
  • Intraocular pressure may appear lower post-LASIK due to reduced corneal thickness, an artifactual finding.

Conclusions:

  • LASIK safety in glaucoma patients is not definitively established.
  • Glaucoma is a relative contraindication for LASIK.
  • Careful patient selection, education, and lifelong follow-up are mandatory.
  • Clinicians must be aware of LASIK's effects on glaucoma diagnostic tests.