Anterior chamber gas bubbles during femtosecond laser flap creation in LASIK: Video evidence of entry via trabecular meshwork

Abstract

Femtosecond laser photodisruption of corneal stroma during laser in situ keratomileusis flap creation is accompanied by the formation of cavitation gas bubbles consisting of carbon dioxide and water vapor. Entry of these bubbles into the anterior chamber is an infrequent complication. We present video evidence that these bubbles enter via the trabecular meshwork. Neither author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.