Avellino corneal dystrophy exacerbated after LASIK.

Title
Avellino corneal dystrophy exacerbated after LASIK: scanning electron microscopic findings.

Source
Cornea. 25(3):306-11, 2006 Apr.

PURPOSE:

To evaluate the ultrastructure of the cornea of Avellino corneal dystrophy (ACD) exacerbated by LASIK.

METHODS:

Three ACD patients with exacerbation of granular corneal deposits after LASIK underwent surgical removal of the corneal flap. The corneal flap was processed for scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

RESULTS:

SEM of all patients showed abnormal granular clusters in the fibrils of the corneal flap.

CONCLUSION:

Laser in situ keratomileusis induces corneal collagen abnormalities and adhesions of granular material in ACD patients.