Abstract
To report a case of optic neuropathy after epi-LASIK. A 24-year-old man developed optic neuropathy after epi-LASIK, possibly related to the barotrauma created by the suction ring. Optic neuropathy and steroid-induced ocular hypertension were diagnosed. Prednisolone drops were discontinued and timolol was started. After 2 weeks, his symptoms improved and the pain resolved. Optic neuropathy is a potentially vision-threatening complication of epi-LASIK. Barotrauma from a transient increase in intraocular pressure created by the suction ring can be an important factor in this entity.
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Schedule a callMore From: Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)
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