Yonsei Med J. 2000 Jun;41(3):404-406. English.
Published online Apr 07, 2009.
Copyright © 2000 The Yonsei University College of Medicine
Case Report

Ocular deviation after unilateral laser in situ keratomileusis

Sang Kyun Kim,1 Jong Bok Lee,2 Seung Han Han,2 and Eung Kweon Kim2
    • Department of Ophthalmology, Inha University College of Medicine, Inchon, Korea.
Received October 08, 1999; Accepted February 12, 2000.

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.

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


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