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. 2013 Apr;27(2):125-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2013.03.003. Epub 2013 Apr 4.

Post-LASIK interface fluid syndrome caused by steroid drops

Mahfouth A Bamashmus  1 , Mahmoud F Saleh
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Post-LASIK interface fluid syndrome caused by steroid drops

Mahfouth A Bamashmus et al. Saudi J Ophthalmol. 2013 Apr.

Abstract

Interface fluid syndrome after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a rare but visually threatening postoperative complication. In this case series we present 8 post-LASIK eyes that developed interface fluid syndrome after prolonged steroid use. Patients presented with signs mimicking diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) that worsened with steroid treatment. Slit-lamp examination revealed corneal haze and an optically clear fluid-filled space between the flap and stroma. The IOP was high in all cases. Topical steroids were stopped and replaced with topical and systemic anti-glaucoma medications resulting in a dramatic improvement in visual acuity.

Keywords: Fluid interface; High intraocular pressure; LASIK; Myopia; Steroid drops.

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Slitlamp microscopy reveals interface fluid in case 2.
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