Case report demonstrates effective treatment of epithelial ingrowth in a keratoconus patient using laser therapy, indicating positive long-term outcomes.
A 20-year-old female underwent Bowman layer anterior stromal transplantation (BLAST) for advanced keratoconus in her right eye. Postoperatively, she was prescribed topical prednisolone acetate in tapering doses over 3 months. At 1-year follow-up, the patient reported a white opacity in her eye, which was diagnosed as epithelial ingrowth at the peripheral cornea. Initially observed, the ingrowth had progressed toward the visual axis over the next 3 months prompting intervention. Two sessions of YAG laser ablation were performed, leading to complete resolution of the ingrowth. No recurrence was noted at 1-year follow-up. In conclusion, epithelial ingrowth is a rare but noteworthy complication of BLAST. YAG laser ablation provides a minimally invasive and effective treatment for epithelial ingrowth removal, ensuring favorable long-term outcomes.
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