Yonsei Med J.  2000 Jun;41(3):404-406. 10.3349/ymj.2000.41.3.404.

Ocular deviation after unilateral laser in situ keratomileusis

• Kim SK
• Lee JB
• Han SH
• Kim EK

• KMID: 711766
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.2000.41.3.404

Abstract

Laser keratomileusis and excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy in situ are widely used therapies for treating myopia. The corrections of refractive error by glasses or contact lens result in a relatively equal refractive correction on both eyes. However, refractive surgery on a single eye can cause a focus disparity between both eyes and may result in the impairment of fusion leading to strabismus. This article aims to report a case where diplopia and esotropia occurred 1 month after laser keratomileusis (LASIK) in situ for the correction of myopia.

Keyword

Esotropia; diplopia; fusion; laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)

MeSH Terms

Adult
Case Report
Diplopia/etiology*
Esotropia/etiology*
Female
Human
Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ/adverse effects*
Myopia/surgery
Reoperation
Treatment Outcome