LASIK and Dry Eye Disease: A Case Report

Background: Post- Laser- assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) dry eye is one of the most common postoperative eyes after ophthalmic surgeries. Clinically, patients have positive vital staining ocular surface, decreased tear breakup times, reduced corneal sensitivity, and visual acuity. In majority patients, symptoms last about month, but some can experience these for more than a year. Case presentation: A 29-year-old female with Dry Eye Disease (DED) secondary to isotretinoin use wanted undergo LASIK refractive improvement. Ophthalmologists were thorough informing patient significant risk post-operative eyes, especially pre-operative DED. cautious approach was taken by ophthalmologist, patient’s opinion needs considered. Post-operatively, continues DED reports it not worse pre-LASIK be complaint disease treatment. Conclusions: existing DED, clinicians are vigilant progressing LASIK, due symptoms. Careful selection preoperative surface management recommended such groups. This case highlights importance allowing come an informed decision regarding their care. patient-centered model care that respects patients’ experiences, values, preferences, whilst improving clinical outcomes, better resources increased satisfaction