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Epithelial ingrowth
 
 
IN BRIEF

A complication of LASIK where epithelial cells grown underneath the flap.

 
DISCUSSION

The risk of epithelial ingrowth is much higher in LASIK enhancements where the flap is lifted.

Epithelial ingrowth, if allowed to progress, may lead to flap melt.

 
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