Hemi-retinal vein occlusion following LASIK

Ann Ophthalmol (Skokie). 2006 Summer;38(2):139-40. doi: 10.1385/ao:38:2:139.

Abstract

We report a case of hemi-retinal vein occlusion following laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in a healthy 46-year-old Caucasian male. A hemi-retinal vein occlusion following LASIK could be coincidental. However, young age, absence of risk factors and negative laboratory testing require consideration of a causal relationship.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Eye Hemorrhage / pathology
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Humans
  • Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myopia / surgery
  • Ophthalmoscopy
  • Optic Disk / pathology
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion / diagnosis
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion / etiology*
  • Vision Disorders / etiology
  • Vision Disorders / physiopathology
  • Visual Acuity