Premacular subhyaloid hemorrhage following laser in situ keratomileusis

J Refract Surg. 2000 May-Jun;16(3):371-2. doi: 10.3928/1081-597X-20000501-13.

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of premacular subhyaloid hemorrhage following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).

Methods: Case report.

Results: The subhyaloid hemorrhage did not resolve over 1 month of observation, necessitating Nd:YAG posterior hyaloidotomy.

Conclusion: The LASIK procedure can be associated with postoperative subhyaloid hemorrhage, presumably from rapid release of the microkeratome vacuum pressure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Astigmatism / surgery
  • Cornea / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / adverse effects*
  • Macula Lutea / pathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Myopia / surgery
  • Retinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Retinal Hemorrhage / pathology
  • Retinal Hemorrhage / surgery
  • Visual Acuity
  • Vitrectomy
  • Vitreous Body / pathology