Abstract
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 | |
| State | Published - Jan 2 2018 |
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