Lasik flap dislocation masquerading as corneal abrasion: lessons and pearls

Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is one of the most common refractive procedures performed. Postoperative complications include traumatic flap dislocation, which can lead to flap striae, epithelial ingrowth, diffuse lamellar keratitis, and loss of corrected and uncorrected vision, among others, if not addressed in time (1,2). However, most cases of trauma are first seen by emergency medicine team members who may not be well versed in the anatomy of a LASIK flap, and therefore can find it difficult to differentiate between LASIK flap dislocation and a circumlinear corneal abrasion.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Visual Diagnosis in Emergency Medicine Source Type: research