LASIK interface primary complications

Renata Loures Bueno de Moraes, Vinícius Coral Ghanem, Ramon Coral Ghanem, Marcony R. Santhiago

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Resumen

Laser in situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is one of the most accepted techniques in refractive surgery today. Its predictability, reproducibility, safety and low incidence of side effects justify the wide diffusion of this technique. This is a laser surgical procedure which purpose consists in the modification of corneal structure, allowing a shift of the focal point of the eye. Thus, it is possible to correct refractive errors such as myopia, astigmatism and small degrees of hyperopia. The LASIK technique creates a corneal flap interface with the use of a microkeratome or femtosecond laser. Then, excimer laser is applied on the stroma bed followed by repositioning of the flap, creating an interface between the anterior and posterior corneal lamella. Despite the numerous advantages there are patologies that originate from primary complications of the interface which can caused confusion during diagnosis because they have similarities in their clinical presentation. The aim of this work is to define, characterize and compare those entities with the intention of making the diagnosis easier so that there is appropriate conduct. As result, this study presents recommendations for the management of each kind of interface disease through investigation by medical history and physical examination, in order to allow differential diagnosis between the main primary entities of the LASIK procedure interface.

Idioma originalInglés
Páginas (desde-hasta)70-75
Número de páginas6
PublicaciónRevista Brasileira de Oftalmologia
Volumen75
N.º1
DOI
EstadoPublicada - 2016
Publicado de forma externa

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