Flap amputation for severe epithelial ingrowth presenting as a corneal cyst: a case report
In this study, we present an unusual case of epithelial ingrowth post-LASIK refractive surgery presenting as a corneal cyst which was managed successfully with flap amputation. In this article we discuss the diagnostic process, treatment, and clinical implications.
Authors
- Askar K Alshaibani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4341-5989)
- Ahmed Al Habash (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3277-9026)
- Fatimah Alzaher
- Abdulaziz Al Somali
- H. Alturki
- Z Abdullah
Institutions
- King Fahd Hospital of the University (SA)
- Dhahran Health Center (SA)
- King Faisal University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-025-04202-9
- Primary Topic
- Corneal Surgery and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00