October 21, 2003
Late-onset diffuse lamellar keratitis
Japanese Journal Of Ophthalmology,September 2003.
Diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) is marked by the presence of diffuse or multifocal infiltrates confined to the laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) interface. These infiltrates are culture-negative, and the etiology is thought to be noninfectious. Most cases of DLK occur within the first week or 2 following surgery.
We described 2 cases of DLK that occurred 3 months after LASIK.
Treatment with topical corticosteroid was instituted, with rapid improvement in patient symptoms, visual acuity, and slit-lamp biomicroscopic findings.
DLK may occur as late as 3 months after LASIK.
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Posted by shebadollahi at October 21, 2003 10:39 PM