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Latrogenic keratectasia after a deep primary keratotomy during laser in situ keratomileusis AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY Haw, W. W., Manche, E. E. 2001; 132 (6): 920-921

Abstract

To describe a case of keratectasia after a deep primary keratotomy during an aborted laser in situ keratomileusis procedure.Retrospective, observational case report.In a 47-year-old woman, progressive keratectasia developed after a 90% depth keratotomy during an aborted laser in situ keratomileusis procedure. This case was managed with a rigid gas permeable contact lens and consideration for penetrating keratoplasty.Keratectasia is a reported microkeratome-related complication after laser in situ keratomileusis. Appropriate microkeratome assembly and surgeon awareness are necessary to avoid this complication.

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