Open AccessSpontaneous, uncomplicated dissolution of a large cotton fiber in the laser in situ keratomileusis interface
Author(s) -
Gaurav Prakash,
Namrata Sharma,
Vandana Choudary,
Jeewan S Titiyal
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
middle east african journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.357
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0975-1599
pISSN - 0974-9233
DOI - 10.4103/0974-9233.97960
Subject(s) - lasik , medicine , keratomileusis , surgery , conservative management , ophthalmology , cornea
In this article, we report the spontaneous dissolution of a long cotton thread in the laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) flap interface. In this observational case report, sequential follow-up of a post-LASIK eye with a long cotton fiber noticed in the LASIK interface was performed. The postoperative course was uneventful, with no evidence of infection, uveitis, or any other complications. The cotton thread underwent spontaneous dissolution. Conservative management of a cotton fiber, not causing any symptoms and noticed after the immediate postoperative follow-up period is over, seems to be a possible alternative to flap relift and intervention.