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[Traumatic flap dislocation after laser in situ keratomileusis].

Yoshiko Hori-Komai1, Ikuko Toda, Takahiro Yamamoto

  • 1Minamiaoyama Eye Clinic Tokyo, Japan. hori@minamiaoyama.or.jp

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Traumatic flap dislocation after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) can be effectively treated, often restoring good visual acuity. Prompt management is crucial to prevent lasting visual impairment from irregular astigmatism.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Surgery

Context:

  • Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a common refractive surgery.
  • Flap dislocation is a potential complication following LASIK, often caused by trauma.
  • Understanding the management and outcomes of traumatic flap dislocation is important for patient care.

Purpose:

  • To describe the experience of treating flap dislocations caused by trauma after LASIK.
  • To analyze the causes, clinical findings, treatments, and visual outcomes of LASIK flap dislocations.

Summary:

  • A retrospective review of 16,319 patients (31,655 eyes) identified 10 eyes with flap dislocations due to trauma, occurring 5 days to 4 years post-LASIK.
  • Common causes included accidental trauma during daily activities. Findings included flap folds, diffuse lamellar keratitis, and epithelial ingrowth.

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  • Treatment involved flap repositioning or conservative management with eye drops and steroids. Visual acuity recovery was good, though some eyes experienced a minor loss of best-corrected visual acuity.

    • Impact:

    • Prompt and adequate treatment can lead to good visual recovery after traumatic LASIK flap dislocation.
    • Untreated irregular astigmatism can negatively impact visual acuity.
    • Close patient-clinic collaboration is essential for timely and effective management of LASIK complications.