Sequential lift and suture technique for post-LASIK corneal striae
Mackool, Richard J; Monsanto, Vivian R
We describe a surgical technique to manage persistent corneal striae after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The sequential lift and suture technique reduces the time required for LASIK, eliminates the need to fixate the flap with forceps during suturing, and increases the accuracy of suture placement. The results in 10 eyes (9 patients) showed complete resolution of striae with improvement in subjective symptoms (glare and blurred vision) and best corrected visual acuity
PMID: 12686249
ISSN: 0886-3350
CID: 68422