Traumatic flap dislocation 4 years after laser in situ keratomileusis

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2005 Aug;31(8):1664-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2005.01.022.

Abstract

We present a case of late traumatic flap dislocation 47 months after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). This is the latest reported case of traumatic LASIK flap dislocation to date. The patient was examined 5 days after being struck in the face and found to have a flap dislocation. The flap was repositioned surgically, and postoperatively the patient had 20/20 visual acuity and no visual complaints.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Corneal Stroma / injuries*
  • Corneal Stroma / surgery
  • Eye Injuries / etiology*
  • Eye Injuries / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ*
  • Reoperation
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Surgical Wound Dehiscence / etiology*
  • Surgical Wound Dehiscence / surgery
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / etiology*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / surgery