Insights in Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Case Report

Diffuse lamellar keratitis after small incision lenticule extraction: presumably related to meibomian gland dysfunction: Sang Beom Han; Insights Cataract Refract Surg 2025;10(2):61-64. Published online June 30, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.63375/icrs.25.008; Funded: National Research Foundation of Korea, Ministry of Education

Abstract PDF ePub: Purpose
This report presents a case of diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) after femtosecond laser-assisted small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). The case was presumably associated with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
Case
summary: A 25-year-old male patient underwent SMILE surgery. Preoperative examination revealed MGD in both eyes. Despite vigorous cleaning of the eyelid margin and irrigation of the ocular surface, meibomian gland secretion floating on the ocular surface was observed after the lenticule extraction in the right eye. At 2 days postoperatively, stage I DLK was detected. After aggressive topical steroid treatment, the DLK completely resolved without any sequalae.
Conclusion
DLK can occur in association with MGD. Attention should be paid when performing SMILE in eyes with MGD.

Review Article

Selection of an optimal intraocular lens according to the stage of epiretinal membrane: Sang Beom Han; Insights Cataract Refract Surg 2025;10(1):7-12. Published online February 28, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.63375/icrs.25.003; Funded: National Research Foundation of Korea, Ministry of Education

Abstract PDF ePub: Epiretinal membrane (ERM), one of the most common retinal diseases, can cause various degrees of visual disturbance, reduced contrast sensitivity, and metamorphopsia. ERM is not infrequently encountered during preoperative evaluations for cataract surgery, and selecting an appropriate intraocular lens (IOL) according to the location and stage of ERM is necessary in order to improve visual outcomes and patients’ satisfaction. This review summarizes the application of various IOLs—such as multifocal, extended depth of focus, and enhanced monofocal IOLs—in eyes with ERM, and discusses the selection of an appropriate IOL.

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