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Stromal melt
 
 
IN BRIEF

Necrosis of the corneal stroma.

 
DISCUSSION

Stromal melt is a rare occurrence and may result from certain serious complications of laser eye surgery, including infections, uncontrolled epithelial ingrowth and stage IV DLK. Serious stromal melt would lead to the need for corneal transplantation.

 
Illustrations

 

 
RELATED ENTRIES

stroma

 
RELATED LASERMYEYE ARTICLES

Patient FAQ: Stromal melt

 
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Last updated February 2005.