Abstract
Two patients underwent bilateral radial keratotomy procedures and developed epithelial inclusion cysts as a postoperative complication. Metal blades were used for the corneal incisions; this might be related to the development of the cysts.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Corneal Diseases / etiology*
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Corneal Diseases / pathology
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Cysts / etiology*
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Cysts / pathology
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Female
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Humans
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Keratotomy, Radial / adverse effects*
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Keratotomy, Radial / instrumentation
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Male
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Metals
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Surgical Instruments