Pathogenetic aspects of diffuse lamellar keratitis after laser corneal refractive surgery

Sukhanova E.V.; Pateyuk L.S.; Ivanova M.A.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/oftalma2024140061131

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Abstract:

This review analyzes the primary etiological factors of diffuse lamellar keratitis following various laser corneal refractive surgery techniques. The use of advanced diagnostic methods such as optical coherence tomography, confocal microscopy, and immunohistochemical methods has allowed for the identification of the main pathogenetic mechanisms underlying this condition, which will help improve the prevention, as well as assist with the development of optimal treatment strategies for this complication.

Keywords:

diffuse lamellar keratitis

corneal refractive surgery

optical coherence tomography

confocal microscopy

Authors:

Sukhanova E.V.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases;
OOO Nauchno-prakticheskiy tsentr vosstanovleniya zreniya

ORCID: 0000-0002-1002-3092

Pateyuk L.S.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases

ORCID: 0000-0002-5757-6719

Ivanova M.A.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0001-7385-4937

Received:

27.04.2024

Accepted:

06.08.2024

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