Case Reports

I want to blind my eye

Case Report Details

First Author: B.Trindade BRAZIL

Co Author(s):    F. Trindade   C. Trindade                 

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To present a case of successful management of decreased visual acuity secondary to irregular corneal astigmatism due to post-lasik ectasia with the use of a intraocular supplementary pinhole.

Setting:

Private practice. Cancado Trindade Eye Institute

Report of Case:

This 57 year-old patient wanted his left eye blinded after his cataract surgery because of monocular diplopia due to irregular astigmatism secondary to post-LASIK ectasia. Ater implantation of an intraocular pinhole and an IOL exchange, we were able to successfully manage this challenging case and give this patient a comfortable and useful vision.

Conclusion/Take Home Message:

Intraocular pinhole implantation can be a game-changer in the treatment of irregular corneal astigmatism. Nevertheless, high residual refractive errors have to be managed surgically to improve the outcome.

Financial Disclosure:

... gains financially from product or procedure presented