A Clinical Case of Interface Fluid Syndrome After Correction of Ametropia by the Clear Method
Abstract
Interface fluid syndrome is a rare complication of modern keratorefractive surgeries. Isolated cases of this syndrome after LASIK, SMILE, and keratoplasty surgeries have been reported in the literature. Features of the clinical picture may both lead to an underestimation of the intraocular pressure level and to mask diffuse lamellar keratitis. Long-term undiagnosed elevated intraocular pressure is a risk factor for glaucomatous optic neuropathy.
The article describes a clinical case of interface fluid syndrome after lenticular surgery by CLEAR technology. When complaints of decreased vision occur in patients after corneal refractive surgery, it is necessary to consider the possibility of occurrence of rare complications specific to this surgery at different times after the intervention, in particular interface fluid syndrome, which may lead to increased intraocular pressure or impaired corneal endothelial cell function.
About the Authors
E. V. Tur
ФГБОУ ВО «Южно-Уральский государственный медицинский университет» Минздрава России; ООО «Медицинская организация «Оптик-Центр»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
T. S. Pavlenko
ООО «Медицинская организация «Оптик-Центр»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Tur E.V., Pavlenko T.S. A Clinical Case of Interface Fluid Syndrome After Correction of Ametropia by the Clear Method. Bashkortostan Medical Journal. 2025;20(2):27-32. (In Russ.)
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