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Flap suturing with proparacaine for recurrent epithelial ingrowth following laser in situ keratomileusis surgery.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of flap suturing with proparacaine application for the management of recurrent epithelial ingrowth following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). SETTING: Private consultation practice and Department of Ophthalmology, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA. METHODS: Six eyes of 5 patients with recurrent epithelial ingrowth had flap lifting followed by debridement of interface epithelial cells, interface application of proparacaine, and the placement of interrupted 10-0 nylon sutures. RESULTS: Four eyes achieved a best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 20/40 or better. Two eyes required repeat debridement with suturing and were stable with at least a 1-year follow-up. No eye lost more than 1 line of BCVA. Three eyes regained excellent uncorrected visual acuity due to a reduction in induced astigmatism. CONCLUSIONS: Recurrent epithelial ingrowth following LASIK surgery can be a visually debilitating condition. Flap suturing with interface proparacaine application may be effective in preventing further recurrences of epithelial ingrowth after initial debridement.[1]

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  1. Flap suturing with proparacaine for recurrent epithelial ingrowth following laser in situ keratomileusis surgery. Spanggord, H.M., Epstein, R.J., Lane, H.A., Candal, E.M., Klein, S.R., Majmudar, P.A., Dennis, R.F. Journal of cataract and refractive surgery. (2005) [Pubmed]
 
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