keratomileusis; Laser in situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)

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Indications

Procedure

  • the front surface of the eye is lifted by forming a thin hinged flap under which the shape of the cornea is changed by using an excimer laser or other surgical device

Complications

  • new symptoms after LASIK surgery common[2]
    • halo & starbursts persisting for 6 months (40%)
    • dry eye symptoms at 3 months (30%)

More general terms

References

  1. Wikipedia: Keratomileusis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratomileusis
  2. 2.0 2.1 Eydelman M, Hilmantel G, Tarver ME et al Symptoms and Satisfaction of Patients in the Patient-Reported Outcomes With Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (PROWL) Studies. JAMA Ophthalmol. Published online November 23, 2016 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27893066 <Internet> http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2587831
    Hays RD, Tarver ME, Spritzer KL et al Assessment of the Psychometric Properties of a Questionnaire Assessing Patient-Reported Outcomes With Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (PROWL). JAMA Ophthalmol. Published online November 23, 2016. <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27893063 <Internet> http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2587832
  3. Cleveland Clinic: LASIK (Laser in situ Keratomileusis) http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/eye_surgery/hic_lasik_laser_in_situ_keratomileusis.aspx