Flap Sliding to Treat Post-LASIK Striae
- Conditions
- LASIK Complication Management
- Interventions
- Procedure: Flap sliding
- Registration Number
- NCT04055337
- Lead Sponsor
- Assiut University
- Brief Summary
This study assessed the efficacy and safety of a simple, noninvasive "flap sliding" technique for managing flap striae following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Included eyes underwent flap sliding 1-2 days after surgery, which involved using a cellulose sponge to gently slide the flap perpendicular to the striae. The flap was not lifted during the procedure. Thirteen of 14 eyes were successfully managed with flap sliding. Uncorrected distance visual acuity (DVA) improved in all patients 1 day after flap sliding, with 11 eyes having a corrected DVA of 20/25 or better. Complications following flap sliding occurred in 2 eyes. We believe that our study makes a significant contribution to the literature because it demonstrates a simple, noninvasive technique for managing flap striae that develop during early post-LASIK epithelial healing.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 14
Significant flap striae in the visual zone within 2 days following microkeratome LASIK.
- striae 2 days after surgery
- visually insignificant striae
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Flap Sliding Flap sliding noninvasive "flap sliding" technique for managing flap striae following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method UDVA 1 day Uncorrected distance visual acuity
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Alforsan eye center
🇪🇬Assiut, Egypt