J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  2003 Jun;44(6):1285-1289.

The Effect of Suturing on the Corneal Perforation During LASIK

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. eungkkim@hananet.net
  • 2The Institute of Vision Research, Korea.

Abstract

PURPOSE
To evaluate the influence of corneal suturing on corneal perforation during LASIK. METHODS: Three eyes from three patients which were perforated during LASIK received corneal suturing and the effect of the suturing on the integrity of the corneas was analyzed. RESULTS: The development of keratectasia was prevented with sutures even though corneal perforation occurred during LASIK in the normal cornea. CONCLUSIONS: The development of keratectasia was prevented with corneal sutures on the perforated cornea during the LASIK, and it might be the result of suture itself and scars causing the adherence of the flap to the stromal bed.

Keyword

Corneal perforation; Corneal suturing

MeSH Terms

Cicatrix
Cornea
Corneal Perforation*
Humans
Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ*
Sutures
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