Davies JB, Randleman JB
Successful delayed surgical revision of a dislocated LASIK flap. [Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't]
Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2008 May-Jun; 39(3):221-4.
A 53-year-old woman presented with decreased vision and light sensitivity in the left eye for 3 months' duration. The patient had injured her left eye 7 months after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), causing a traumatic flap dislocation that had not been repositioned. Three months after the injury, the LASIK flap was successfully repositioned with extensive intraoperative epithelial debridement and the use of flap sutures. Uncorrected visual acuity improved from 20/200 and J12 preoperatively to 20/60 and J1 postoperatively. This case illustrates that, although immediate flap repositioning is always recommended, a dislocated LASIK flap can be successfully repositioned even months after the trauma with an excellent visual outcome.
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