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Deep corneal neovascularization after implantation with intrastromal corneal ring segments
Abdullah Al-Torbak1, Abdullrahman Al-Amri, Michael D Wagoner
1Anterior Segment Division, Department of Ophthalmology, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. atorbaq@health.net.sa
Purpose:
To demonstrate the development of deep corneal neovascularization after intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation, and to demonstrate complete regression after treatment with surgical removal and anti-inflammatory therapy.
Design:
Observational case report.
Methods:
A 29-year-old man developed deep stromal neovascularization after ICRS implantation for post-laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis ectasia that was not associated with the surgical wound.
Results:
After surgical removal of the ICRS and treatment with topical prednisolone acetate 1.0% and cyclosporine A 1.0%, complete vessel regression occurred in 2 weeks.
Conclusions:
ICRS can induce deep corneal neovascularization that is not associated with the surgical wound. Surgical removal of the intrastromal ring and treatment with topical anti-inflammatory agents can induce vessel regression.
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