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  • 1Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main.

Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift Der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
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Refractive surgery abroad, or "LASIK tourism," leads to significant complications including incorrect indications and poor postoperative care. Patients seeking international procedures face risks of serious eye conditions and inadequate follow-up.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Surgery
  • Refractive Surgery

Background:

  • Retrospective analysis of patients undergoing refractive surgery abroad.
  • Focus on complications and outcomes from international procedures.

Observation:

  • 20 cases analyzed from procedures performed between 1998-2006 in various countries.
  • Complications included epithelial ingrowth, corneal ectasia, IOL issues, keratitis, and flap-related problems.

Findings:

  • High rates of complications such as epithelial ingrowth (6 cases) and corneal ectasia (2 cases).
  • Specific issues noted with phakic intraocular lenses and post-LASIK/LASEK outcomes for high myopia.
  • Underlying problems identified: wrong indications, inadequate complication management, and lack of postoperative care.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the risks associated with