LASIK Cornea Flap Irregularities

Flap Irregularities

Small wrinkles called striae (pronounced stri’-e) can occur in the corneal flap after LASIK surgery. Usually they do not interfere with a LASIK patient’s vision and not additional treatment is needed. However, sometimes the striae are serious enough to decrease visual acuity. In such instances, the surgeon might lift the flap, irrigate beneath it and lay it back down in the proper position. This quick procedure is usually enough the correct the condition.

What Causes Flap Irregularities?

There are a number of causes of flap irregularities and striae. They appear to be more common when LASIK is performed on eyes that are very nearsighted. Sometimes rubbing the eyelids before the flap has had a chance to bond can cause subtle wrinkles. Patients can reduce this risk by avoiding rubbing their eyes for several weeks after surgery.
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