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Administrator   Firstname: Marc Gender:  Joined: 28 Aug 2004 Posts: 39599 Chats: 11125 Location: Hennef  | The incidence of diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK)[6], also known as the Sands of Sahara syndrome, has been estimated at 2.3%.[21] When diagnosed and appropriately treated, DLK resolves with no lasting vision limitation. The incidence of infection responsive to treatment has been estimated at 0.4%.[21] Infection under the corneal flap is possible. It is also possible that a patient has the genetic condition keratoconus that causes the cornea to thin after surgery. Although this condition is screened in the preoperative exam, it is possible in rare cases (about 1 in 5,000) for the condition to remain dormant until later in life (the mid-40s). If this occurs, the patient may need rigid gas permeable contact lenses, Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments (Intacs),[22] Corneal Collagen Crosslinking with Riboflavin[23] or a corneal transplant. The incidence of persistent dry eye has been estimated to be as high as 28% in Asian eyes and 5% in Caucasian eyes.[5] Nerve fibers in the cornea are important for stimulating tear production. A year after LASIK, subbasal nerve fiber bundles remain reduced by more than half.[24] Some patients experience reactive tearing, in part to compensate for chronic decreased basal wetting tear production. The incidence of subconjunctival hemorrhage has been estimated at 10.5%.[21] | ||
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 | Late postoperative complications The incidence of epithelial ingrowth has been estimated at 0.1%.[21]
Glare is another commonly reported complication of those who have had LASIK.[25]
Halos or starbursts around bright lights at night are caused by the irregularity between the lasered... [General]von mgutt | 0 | 1279 | 07.08.2007, 00:26  mgutt |
| Postoperative Patients are usually given a course of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops. These are discontinued in the weeks following surgery. Patients are also given a darkened pair of goggles to protect their eyes from bright lights and protective shields... [General]von mgutt | 0 | 149 | 07.08.2007, 00:24 mgutt |
| Possible complications Some complications of PRK include:
Long healing period
Pain
Glare, halos, or starburst Aberrations
Under- or over-correction
Recurrence of myopia
Increased intraocular pressure
Corneal haze
Scarring
Reduced best corrected visual acuity... [General]von mgutt | 0 | 1893 | 07.08.2007, 00:32 mgutt |
| Other Complications Although there have been improvements in LASIK technology[28][29][30] , a large body of conclusive evidence on the chances of long-term complications is not yet established. Also, there is a small chance of complications, such as slipped flap, corneal... [General]von mgutt | 0 | 520 | 07.08.2007, 00:26 mgutt |
| Complications The incidence of refractive surgery patients having unresolved complications six months after surgery has been estimated from 3%[4] to 6%.[5] The following are some of the more frequently reported complications of LASIK[6][5]:
Surgery induced dry eyes... [General]von mgutt | 0 | 356 | 07.08.2007, 00:25 mgutt |
| Intraoperative complications The incidence of flap complications has been estimated to be 0.244%.[16] Flap complications (such as displaced flaps or folds in the flaps that necessitate repositioning, diffuse lamellar keratitis, and epithelial ingrowth) are common in lamellar corneal... [General]von mgutt | 0 | 451 | 07.08.2007, 00:25 mgutt |
| Complications with Epi-LASIK Although relatively uncommon, the following are some of the more frequently reported complications of Epi-LASIK [1]:
Over/undercorrection
Visual acuity fluctuation
Halos around light sources
Starbursts around light sources
Decentered ablation... [General]von mgutt | 0 | 1661 | 07.08.2007, 00:28 mgutt |
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