Patient Tom had a complication (corneal infection) following PRK in his right eye 10 years ago which was corrected by 2 other laser treatments
Pt. Tom had PRK in his right eye over 10 years ago but developed a central corneal infection 3 days after the PRK. Although the infection was controlled, he was left with a central scar in his cornea. The scar was removed with another laser treatment (PTK) but this left him farsighted. Farsighted treatments with the laser were not yet FDA approved so he wore a contact lens for 2 years. After FDA approval for farsighted PRK with the Visx laser(we were involved in that FDA study) we then corrected his eye with a third laser treatment. He did will but over time as he aged he became more farsighted and last week we performed a 4th PRK in that eye to correct his farsighedness. He is now doing well and we expect he will achieve good vision. He had uncomplicated LASIK in his left eye about 8 years ago. His infection was the only serious infection I have ovserved in treating thousands of patients since 1990 and he is one of only a few patients who I have treated 4 times.
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September 3rd, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Tom had the most serious PRK complication I have had in 20 years of doing PRK. What would be “slick” is if I didn’t mention his complication and just posted only good results.
September 3rd, 2010 at 10:34 pm
That’s really slick how you portray a serious, sight-threatening problem after laser refractive surgery as something that can be fixed with multiple surgeries.
September 3rd, 2010 at 10:39 pm
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September 3rd, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Hi good question, but this was an infection following PRK which produced the scar so Mitomycin C would not have prevented the scar. I do use it in high risk PRK cases and it is very helpful. Thanks for your interest.
Dr. Salz
September 3rd, 2010 at 11:49 pm
Just a question good sir, during your PRK did the doctor put Mitomycin C after the surgery? nowadays its common to put Mitomycin C to prevent scar tissues.