Corneal iron ring associated with iatrogenic keratectasia after myopic laser in situ keratomileusis

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2000 Nov;26(11):1684-6. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(00)00559-9.

Abstract

A 23-year-old woman had bilateral myopic laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Two months postoperatively, she reported decreased visual acuity. Biomicroscopic examination revealed a corneal epithelial iron ring around the central keratectasia on both corneas. The appearance of the ring pattern was similar to the iron deposits of the Fleischer ring of keratoconus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cornea / metabolism
  • Cornea / pathology*
  • Corneal Diseases / etiology*
  • Corneal Diseases / metabolism
  • Corneal Diseases / pathology
  • Corneal Topography
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / etiology
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / metabolism
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / pathology
  • Epithelium, Corneal / metabolism
  • Epithelium, Corneal / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease*
  • Iron / metabolism*
  • Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / adverse effects*
  • Myopia / surgery*
  • Siderosis / etiology*
  • Siderosis / metabolism
  • Siderosis / pathology
  • Visual Acuity

Substances

  • Iron