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Arch Ophthalmol. 2001;119:774-775.

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We report a case of visual field loss first noted after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). One similar case has been described.¹ Since LASIK involves brief iatrogenic elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP), we are concerned about the possible rare instances of this occurrence in future patients.

Report of a Case

A 47-year-old high myope received a diagnosis of ocular hypertension in 1979 with an IOP of 30 OU. Her mother and sister had glaucoma. Treatment with 0.5% timolol maleate maintained her IOP in the high teens except for an occasional IOP in the low 20s. Findings on Humphrey 24-2 visual field testing were normal on June 4, 1997 (Figure 1).

Figure appears in full text version. Figure 1. Normal Humphrey 24-2 visual field test of patient on June 4, 1997. POS indicates positive; NEG, negative; DS, diopter sphere; and DC, diopter cylinder.

On June 16,1999, an experienced surgeon (R.S.R.) performed LASIK for correction of 10.5 diopters (D) of . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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