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Subepithelial reticular cicatrization following radial keratotomy in a patient with inactive trachoma
1Department of Ophthalmology, El-Maghraby Eye Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Background:
Opacification of the clear optical zone following radial keratotomy has not been observed before.
Methods And Results:
The authors noted the appearance of subepithelial dense white reticular cicatrization in the central area following radial keratotomy in a patient with inactive trachoma and clear cornea. The corneal changes resulted in regression of the surgical effect and decrease in visual acuity. A good visual result was obtained by performing homoplastic myopic keratomileusis in situ. Clinical and histopathological findings are presented.
Conclusions:
Patients undergoing radial keratotomy should be carefully screened for inactive trachoma which may contribute toward postoperative reticulate opacity of the central cornea.