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Case Reports
. 2012 Jul-Sep;19(3):343-5.
doi: 10.4103/0974-9233.97960.

Spontaneous, uncomplicated dissolution of a large cotton fiber in the laser in situ keratomileusis interface

Gaurav Prakash  1 , Namrata Sharma, Vandana Choudary, Jeewan S Titiyal
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Case Reports

Spontaneous, uncomplicated dissolution of a large cotton fiber in the laser in situ keratomileusis interface

Gaurav Prakash et al. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2012 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

In this article, we report the spontaneous dissolution of a long cotton thread in the laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) flap interface. In this observational case report, sequential follow-up of a post-LASIK eye with a long cotton fiber noticed in the LASIK interface was performed. The postoperative course was uneventful, with no evidence of infection, uveitis, or any other complications. The cotton thread underwent spontaneous dissolution. Conservative management of a cotton fiber, not causing any symptoms and noticed after the immediate postoperative follow-up period is over, seems to be a possible alternative to flap relift and intervention.

Keywords: Fiber; Laser In Situ Keratomileusis Interface; Resolution.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Presence of intralamellar cotton fiber 10 days after laser in situ keratomileusis
Figure 2
Figure 2
Partial dissolution of an intralamellar cotton fiber 2 months after laser in situ keratomileusis
Figure 3
Figure 3
Totally dissolved intralamellar cotton fiber, with pigmentation and scarring in the area, 6 months after laser in situ keratomileusis
Figure 4
Figure 4
High magnification (×40) image of the of the pigmentation, showing no evidence of a cotton fiber 1 year after laser in situ keratomileusis. The flap edge scar is visible inferiorly
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