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Lim, L. et al.

Lim, Wei,

Laser in situ keratomileusis treatment for myopia in a patient with partial limbal stem cell deficiency.

PURPOSE: The authors report a patient with soft contact lens-induced partial corneal limbal stem cell deficiency who successfully underwent laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for correction of myopia. BACKGROUND: A 23-year-old man with a 6-year history of daily soft contact lens wear developed partial limbal stem cell deficiency of both corneas. The corneal disease resolved with cessation of contact lens wear and topical corticosteroid treatment. LASIK was performed in both eyes 1 year later. RESULTS: The patient successfully underwent LASIK and achieved an uncorrected visual acuity of 20/15 in both eyes. No complications were observed intraoperatively or postoperatively. The cornea and refraction remained stable 3 months postoperatively. CONCLUSION: In this patient with partial limbal stem cell deficiency secondary to soft contact lens wear, LASIK was a viable and safe alternative for the correction of myopia.[1]

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Laser in situ keratomileusis treatment for myopia in a patient with partial limbal stem cell deficiency. Lim, L., Wei, R.H. Eye & contact lens. (2005) [Pubmed]

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