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Extrusion and vascularization of the intrastromal corneal ring tunnel

The purpose of this paper is to describe the clinical aspects of one case with deep corneal vascularization after corneal ring implantation to treat corneal ectasia due to LASIK 4 years before. The corneal ectasia diagnostic was performed by corneal pachimetry and topography. Intrastromal corneal ring segment was implanted. On the third year of follow-up, extrusion of one segment was noted and deep corneal neovascularization was found. The segment was removed, laser photocoagulation was applied and complete vascular regression was observed.

Corneal stroma; Corneal stroma; Corneal neovascularization; Prostheses and Implants; Cornea; Light coagulation; Case reports


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