Bilateral corneal scarring after LASIK and PRK in a patient with propensity to keloid scar formation

Diagnosis, Management, and Histopathological Characteristics of Corneal Keloid

“…2 They can also appear after subclincal corneal infections that serve as persistent stimuli to the repair process. 16 The histopathological features described in our patientsthickened keratinized epithelium, absence of the Bowman layer, and fibrovascular hyperplasia-have been considered pathognomonic of corneal keloid. In addition, the findings vary in accordance with the stage of keloid.…”

Salzmann Nodular Degeneration After Laser In Situ Keratomileusis

“…4 Salzmann nodular degeneration at the flap edge post-LASIK has not previously been reported, although it has been reported to have occurred after cataract and corneal surgery. 5,6 External irritation, because of poor corneal protection, hyaline degeneration, and an active immune process have been proposed as mechanisms.…”

Recurrent Corneal Hypertrophic Scar After Laser-Assisted Subepithelial Keratectomy With Mitomycin C Treatment

“…13 Some reports suggest that those patients with a propensity for keloid scar formation may be at increased risk for corneal scarring after PRK or LASEK. 9,12 After successful LASEK, corneal hypertrophic scars or keloids might develop as a rare complication. In our patients, as mentioned above, histological examination of the lesions supported the idea that they could be hypertrophic scars.…”

“…8 Patients with a propensity for keloid scar formation are more likely to develop these complications after LASIK or photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). 9 Here, we report 2 rare cases of recurrent corneal hypertrophic scar formation after LASEK treatment with prophylactic MMC in patients without a propensity for keloid scar formation.…”