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Corneal Epithelial Abrasion with Ocular Burr As a Model for Cornea Wound Healing
Published on: July 10, 2018
Removal of epithelial ingrowth via central perforating wound tract 6 years post LASIK
Seth W Meskin1, John A Seedor, David C Ritterband
1Eye Physicians and Surgeons, PC, Milford, Branford, and Shelton, CT 06460, USA. swmeskin@yahoo.com
Background:
The purpose was to report a case of a novel approach for the removal of central interface epithelial ingrowth caused by a perforating corneal injury 6 years after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
Methods:
Access to a large central area of epithelial ingrowth under a LASIK flap was achieved through the wound tract from a perforating corneal injury. Suturing of the central LASIK flap in a similar manner commonly carried out peripherally was then performed to prevent recurrent epithelial ingrowth.
Results:
The offending epithelial ingrowth was removed with no recurrence over a 1-year follow-up.
Conclusions:
This is, to our knowledge, the first reported case of central epithelial ingrowth removal from a LASIK interface by a perforating injury wound tract.
