Diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK)

David R. Hardten; Richard L. Lindstrom

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-60561-6_8

Diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK)

David R. Hardten, Richard L. Lindstrom

Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences

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DLK is an early postoperative complication appearing as an inflammatory response initially in the corneal stroma followed by the flap interface. Occurrence is infrequent. Postoperative examination at 1 day after the LASIK procedure is usually diagnostic. Careful cleaning techniques and avoidance of contaminants may reduce outbreaks. Treatment of stages 1 and 2 includes aggressive topical steroids and careful daily monitoring. Treatment of stage 3 includes lifting the flap, gentle rinsing, and careful daily monitoring thereafter.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Management of Complications in Refractive Surgery
Subtitle of host publication	Second Edition
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	61-67
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319605616
ISBN (Print)	9783319605609
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60561-6_8
State	Published - Jan 2 2018

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