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 | Early postoperative complications 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... | mgutt | 0 | 151 | 07.08.2007, 00:25  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... | mgutt | 0 | 102 | 07.08.2007, 00:24  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... | mgutt | 0 | 174 | 07.08.2007, 00:25  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... | mgutt | 0 | 190 | 07.08.2007, 00:26  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... | mgutt | 0 | 620 | 07.08.2007, 00:32  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... | mgutt | 0 | 177 | 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... | mgutt | 0 | 447 | 07.08.2007, 00:28  mgutt |
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