Complete bilateral vitreous detachment after LASIK retreatment

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2004 Jun;30(6):1382-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2003.10.021.

Abstract

We describe a case of a 47-year-old woman who underwent bilateral laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for the correction of myopia and astigmatism. Two months later a residual refractive error was present in both eyes. LASIK retreatment was decided and performed the following day. Twenty-four hours after the procedure, the patient reported myodesopsia in both eyes. Funduscopic examination revealed a complete bilateral posterior vitreous detachment confirmed by kinetic ultrasound. Visual disturbance in both eyes continued to be present after 10 months of follow-up. Sudden changes in intraocular pressure related to suction ring use might be the cause of posterior vitreous detachment in this patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Astigmatism / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Myopia / surgery
  • Reoperation
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vision Disorders / etiology
  • Vitreous Detachment / diagnostic imaging
  • Vitreous Detachment / etiology*