Exposure keratopathy after cosmetic CO2 laser skin resurfacing

Anita I. Miedziak; John D. Gottsch; Nicholas T. Iliff

doi:10.1097/00003226-200011000-00016

Exposure keratopathy after cosmetic CO₂ laser skin resurfacing

Anita I. Miedziak, John D. Gottsch, Nicholas T. Iliff

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Purpose. To report two cases of exposure keratopathy after cosmetic CO₂ laser skin resurfacing. Methods. Two patients presented with bilateral intrapalpebral epitheliopathy. They were examined, treated, and followed for several weeks. Results. Nonsurgical treatment options, including a variety of lubricants, punctal plugs, and lid taping, did not lead to a complete resolution of symptoms. Surgical options were recommended. Conclusion. Exposure keratopathy should be recognized as a potential side effect of not only incisional lid surgery but also facial CO₂ laser skin resurfacing procedures.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	846-848
Number of pages	3
Journal	Cornea
Volume	19
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00003226-200011000-00016
State	Published - 2000

Keywords

CO laser skin resurfacing
Cosmetic lid surgery
Exposure keratopathy
Iatrogenic keratopathy
Lower lid retraction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ophthalmology

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