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ArticleBMC ophthalmology2022

Diffuse lamellar keratitis as a rare complication of diamond burr superficial keratectomy for recurrent corneal erosion: a case report.

Hung-Yu Lin, Wei-Ting Ho

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Article in BMC ophthalmology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Hung-Yu LinDepartment of Ophthalmology, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, No.21, Sec. 2, Nanya S. Rd., Banciao Dist., New Taipei City, 220, Taiwan.
Wei-Ting HoDepartment of Ophthalmology, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, No.21, Sec. 2, Nanya S. Rd., Banciao Dist., New Taipei City, 220, Taiwan. rbaggioh@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8322-0348
Far Eastern Memorial Hospital · TWNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung University · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTo present a case with a history of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) developing diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) after diamond burr superficial keratectomy (DBSK) for recurrent corneal erosion (RCE). CASE PRESENTATION: A 25-year-old man presented with multiple episodes of RCE one year after femtosecond-assisted LASIK for myopia correction. Because conservative treatments failed to halt the repetitive attack of RCE, he underwent epithelial debridement and DBSK. However, severe foreign body sensation and blurred vision developed on postoperative day one. The next day, slit lamp biomicroscopy revealed DLK manifested as diffuse granular infiltrates at the flap interface. After topical corticosteroid treatment, the inflammation resolved gradually, and his vision recovered to 20/20.

conclusionsDiffuse lamellar keratitis is a rare post-LASIK complication that can be triggered by DBSK, which causes impairment of the corneal epithelial integrity and subsequent inflammation at the flap interface. For post-LASIK patients with RCE, alternative treatments, such as anterior stromal puncture, may be considered to avoid extensive disruption of corneal epithelium and DLK development depending on the size and the location of the lesions.

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Corneal Dystrophies, HereditaryCorneal EdemaCorneal UlcerKeratitisKeratomileusis, Laser In SituAdultHumansInflammationMalePostoperative ComplicationsVisual AcuityCase reportDiamond burr superficial keratectomyDiffuse lamellar keratitisLaser in situ keratomileusisRecurrent corneal erosion

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PMID36071403
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