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Case Reports
. 2019 Oct;67(10):1740-1742.
doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_227_19.

Reversal of laser in situ keratomileusis interface fluid after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty for pseudophakic bullous keratopathy

Arjun Srirampur  1 , Anupama Kalwad  1 , Tarannum Mansoori  1 , Satish Agraharam  1
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Reversal of laser in situ keratomileusis interface fluid after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty for pseudophakic bullous keratopathy

Arjun Srirampur et al. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2019 Oct.

Abstract

To report a case of interface fluid syndrome (IFS) after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in a patient with Anterior chamber intraocular lens (ACIOL) induced corneal decompensation treated with Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK). At 6 months follow-up, the cornea became clear with improvement in visual acuity and resolution of interface fluid.

Keywords: Anterior chamber intraocular lens; Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty; interface fluid.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
(a) Diffuse Slitlamp examination of Left eye showing a hazy and edematous cornea with peripheral anterior synehiae and ACIOL tilted anteriorly with a patent peripheral iridotomy; (b) Slit section of the same eye showing corneal flap and fluid pocket in the anterior 1/3 stroma; (c) Diffuse slitlamp examination showing a clear cornea with retropupilary iris fixated IOL
Figure 2
Figure 2
(a) ASOCT image showing a interface fluid under the flap and underlying edematous cornea; (b) A well attached DSAEK graft to the host cornea, but persistent interface fluid; (c) Resolution of the interface fluid with a anteriorly well attached LASIK flap and posteriorly well attached DSAEK graft
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