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VOLUME 14 , ISSUE 3 ( September-December, 2020 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Acquired Optic Pits Associated with Laser-assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: A Case Series

Andrew K Smith, Igor Bussel, John Ling, Sameh Mosaed

Citation Information : Smith AK, Bussel I, Ling J, Mosaed S. Acquired Optic Pits Associated with Laser-assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: A Case Series. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2020; 14 (3):106-108.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10078-1284

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2020

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).


Abstract

Purpose: To present an association between acquired pits of the optic nerve (APON) and prior laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Materials and methods: A retrospective case series of patients with an optic disk pit on clinical exam and a history of LASIK. Spectralis Optical Coherence Tomography images and Humphrey Visual Fields were reviewed from prior visits. Extended-depth optical coherence tomography was performed of the optic nerve head at subsequent visits after patients were identified. Results: Seven patients, aged 45–73 years, were identified each with unilateral optic disk pits. Optic disk pits were located inferior in six patients and centrally in one patient. All demonstrated thinning on optical coherence tomography and six patients had corresponding visual field defects. Four patients identified these defects after their LASIK procedure while two patients were unaware of their reproducible visual field defects. All patients were treated with drops initially. One patient underwent laser trabeculoplasty, and three underwent a trabeculectomy after demonstrating progression on maximum tolerated medical therapy. Conclusion: This series describes a possible association between LASIK and APON. Given the similarity and severity of vision loss associated with the optic nerve pits in these patients after LASIK, increased awareness and caution is suggested while considering LASIK in susceptible individuals.


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