Post LASIK progressive astigmatism in a child with partially accommodative esotropia

Authors

  • G Suma Pediatric ophthalmology and strabismology services, Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Daryaganj, New Delhi
  • U Mathur Cornea and refractive surgery services, Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Daryaganj, New Delhi
  • S Sethi Department of Ophthalmology, BPS Government Medical College for Women, Sonepat, Haryana,
  • P Arora Pediatric ophthalmology and strabismology services, Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Daryaganj, New Delhi
  • J Garg Cornea and refractive surgery services, Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Daryaganj, New Delhi

Keywords:

keratorefractive surgery, partially accomodative esotropia, stereopsis, LASIK

Abstract

Introduction: Refractive surgery is considered a safe and effective method for correction of refractive errors in adults.

Objective: To report an unusual case of a young child with partially accommodative esotropia presenting with deterioration of vision and worsening of esotropia following refractive surgery.

Case report: Unanticipated and progressive irregular corneal astigmatism along with deterioration of visual acuity and loss of stereopsis developed post- LASIK in a seven-year-old Indian child with partially accommodative esotropia.

Conclusion: Keratorefractive surgery in young children has to be undertaken with caution, especially in such cases where there is no medical indication for refractive surgery and waiting beyond teenage years is a viable option.

Nepal J Ophthalmol 2013; 5(9):109-113

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v5i1.7836

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2013-03-26

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Post LASIK progressive astigmatism in a child with partially accommodative esotropia. (2013). Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 5(1), 109-113. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v5i1.7836

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2013)

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Case Reports

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Post LASIK progressive astigmatism in a child with partially accommodative esotropia. (2013). Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 5(1), 109-113. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v5i1.7836