The flap will need to be replaced carefully, and reoriented to its original position after the laser treatment is completed. Lost Flap Could create serious healing and vision problems. Physical loss of the flap following an incident of a free flap. Incomplete Flap Creation of an incomplete flap is usually due to a microkeratome malfunction. The procedure will usually need to be aborted and rescheduled at a later date.
Some corneas are more susceptible to corneal abrasion.
Corneal abrasions can be treated using a soft contact lens as a type of bandage, or by patching or taping the eyelids to keep them closed. This complication is uncommon in the newer generation lasers. Usually caused by either poor patient fixation on the laser fixation light, poor patient head positioning, or poor centering of the laser beam by the surgeon. All Rights Reserved.