Make it Stop - Techniques to Treat and Prevent the Recurrence of Epithelial Ingrowth Post-LASIK

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Epithelial ingrowth after LASIK can be successfully treated—even in rare aggressive and recurrent cases by adopting a step-wise approach to management. Allon Barsam, MD, and Ali Mearza, FRCOphth, share three techniques to treat and prevent the recurrence of post-LASIK epithelial ingrowth. (1) flap lift and debridement; (2) suturing of flap; and (3) use of fibrin biological glue.

Posted: 4/21/2012

Make it Stop - Techniques to Treat and Prevent the Recurrence of Epithelial Ingrowth Post-LASIK

Epithelial ingrowth after LASIK can be successfully treated—even in rare aggressive and recurrent cases by adopting a step-wise approach to management. Allon Barsam, MD, and Ali Mearza, FRCOphth, share three techniques to treat and prevent the recurrence of post-LASIK epithelial ingrowth. (1) flap lift and debridement; (2) suturing of flap; and (3) use of fibrin biological glue.

Posted: 4/21/2012

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