Alkali Burn Over a LASIK Flap

Conclusions: A chemical burn over a LASIK flap poses a challenge for managing corticosteroids, which are required to prevent diffuse lamellar keratitis but can also contribute to keratolysis beyond the first week after an alkali injury. Oral corticosteroid therapy may be beneficial in this situation, with a low threshold to lift the LASIK flap and debride the interface if inflammation occurs.
Source: Cornea - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research