Epithelial ingrowth as a rare complication of nonpenetrating traumatic corneal injury
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DOI: 10.1080/08164622.2022.2048175
Abstract: Trauma-related corneal epithelial ingrowth is a rare condition which was defined in only one previous report among the literature. A sequela-free recovery can be achieved with appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. A 40-year-old female patient… read more here.
Keywords: nonpenetrating traumatic; ingrowth rare; epithelial ingrowth; ingrowth ... See more keywords
Epithelial Ingrowth Post Phacoemulsification in a Case of Recurrent Pterygium.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002158
Abstract: PURPOSE To report an unusual case of epithelial ingrowth after phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation in a patient with recurrent pterygium, along with confocal microscopy findings of epithelial ingrowth. METHODS This is a… read more here.
Keywords: epithelial ingrowth; microscopy; ingrowth; pterygium ... See more keywords
Flap amputation for long-standing post-LASIK flap dislocation with epithelial ingrowth
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-247068
Abstract: A man aged 26 years presented with complaints of diminution of vision in his right eye for 1 year following a fist injury. He had a history of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis in both eyes 5… read more here.
Keywords: logmar; epithelial ingrowth; ingrowth; flap amputation ... See more keywords
Calzone-Like Traumatic Flap Dislocation Four Years after Laser in situ Keratomileusis
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DOI: 10.1159/000502283
Abstract: A 46-year-old patient presented with a flip-folded partially dislocated flap after trauma caused by a sheet of paper, four years after a reportedly uneventful laser in situ keratomileusis procedure using microkeratome. Flap re-lift, mechanical debridement,… read more here.
Keywords: epithelial ingrowth; flap dislocation; flap; laser situ ... See more keywords
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty as a Treatment Modality for Recalcitrant Post-Laser in situ Keratomileusis Epithelial Ingrowth
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DOI: 10.1159/000519189
Abstract: The purpose is to present the outcomes of anterior lamellar keratoplasty for a case of post-laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) epithelial ingrowth. A 40-year-old male patient presented with epithelial ingrowth 14 years after primary LASIK… read more here.
Keywords: epithelial ingrowth; laser; lamellar keratoplasty; anterior lamellar ... See more keywords
To Amputate or Not to Amputate: Management of Iatrogenic LASIK Flap Dehiscence and Epithelial Ingrowth with Overlying Pseudopterygium
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DOI: 10.1159/000519628
Abstract: A 73-year-old male with a history of myopic laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) 20 years earlier presented with a late LASIK flap dehiscence, epithelial ingrowth, conjunctivalization, and the development of a pseudopterygium in the right… read more here.
Keywords: pseudopterygium; lasik flap; lasik; epithelial ingrowth ... See more keywords
New mechanism for epithelial ingrowth after small incision lenticule extraction: Vertical epithelial gas breakthrough.
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DOI: 10.1177/11206721221083796
Abstract: A 41-year-old man underwent SMall Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) to treat myopia in both eyes. The femtosecond procedure was uneventful but a paracentral epithelial blister appeared during the dissection of the anterior plane of the… read more here.
Keywords: small incision; incision lenticule; ingrowth; epithelial ingrowth ... See more keywords
Epithelial ingrowth in descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty associated with vitreous loss
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DOI: 10.1186/s12886-024-03370-4
Abstract: Background Epithelial ingrowth is a rare but potentially sight-threatening complication caused by the invasion of corneal or conjunctival epithelial cells into the eye during ocular surgeries. DMEK is emerging as a widely used surgery for… read more here.
Keywords: interface; associated vitreous; endothelial keratoplasty; ingrowth ... See more keywords
Flap amputation for severe epithelial ingrowth presenting as a corneal cyst: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12886-025-04202-9
Abstract: Epithelial ingrowth is one of the relatively uncommon complications that can occur post-LASIK surgery. The incidence of epithelial ingrowth is about 1–2% in primary and microkeratome-assisted flap creation cases. The incidence is much lower in… read more here.
Keywords: flap amputation; presenting corneal; corneal cyst; ingrowth ... See more keywords
Commentary: Intraoperative optical coherence tomography-guided management of post-laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis epithelial ingrowth
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_2336_21
Abstract: Post‐LASIK epithelial ingrowth (PLEI)‐ is uncommon but visually threatening complication of LASIK, with incidence ranging from 0%–3.9% in primary treatment cases to 10%– 20% in retreatment cases.[1] However, clinically significant PLEI requiring removal was noted… read more here.
Keywords: epithelial ingrowth; flap; ingrowth; management ... See more keywords