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Takashi Miyai1, Takaharu Yonemura, Ryohei Nejima
1Meiwakai Medical Foundation, Miyata Eye Hospital, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki, Japan.
Background:
Several recent studies have reported post-laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) complications related to a steroid-induced increase in intraocular pressure, including interface fluid and elevated intraocular pressure-induced interlamellar stromal keratitis.
Cases:
We examined two cases of interlamellar flap edema due to steroid-induced ocular hypertension after uneventful laser in situ keratomileusis.
Observations:
Oral acetazolamide and discontinuance of topical steroids were effective for treating interlamellar stromal edema in both cases.
Conclusion:
A rise in intraocular pressure should be considered a cause of interlamellar stromal edema after LASIK.
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