Hyperopic Shift After LASIK Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): Dada Tanuj, Pangtey Mayank S, Sharma Namrata, Vajpayee Rasik B, Jhanji Vishal, Sethi Harinder Singh
Primary Institution: Dr Rajendran Prasad Center for Ophtahlmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India
Hypothesis
Is a hyperopic shift associated with diffuse lamellar keratitis after LASIK surgery?
Conclusion
Diffuse lamellar keratitis after LASIK may be associated with a significant hyperopic shift.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient developed bilateral diffuse lamellar keratitis after LASIK.
- The residual refractive error was +0.5D OD and +0.25D OS at the end of the first week.
- The hyperopic shift was noted in the right eye with an error of +4.25Dsph/+0.75Dcyl at the final follow-up.
Takeaway
A man had eye surgery and developed a condition that made his vision worse, causing him to need stronger glasses.
Methodology
The patient underwent LASIK surgery and was monitored for visual acuity and refractive error over six months.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 26-year-old male patient.
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