Abstract:Keratorefractive surgery changesthe central cornealthickness (CCT) and corneal curvature, which could influencethe Goldmann aPPlanationtonometer (GAT) and non-contacttonometer (NCT) measurementsof intraocular Pressure (IOP), but not dynamic contourtonometer(DCT). Duringthe Procedureof LASIK,there is atransient riseof IOP, which increasesthe risksofoPtic nerve damage. Meanwhile,the Presenceof functioning filtering blebs may affectthe choice andoutcomeof refractive surgery,or even becomes a contraindicationof surgery. Steroids aretyPically used after keratorefractive surgery, which could leadto IOP elevation. Hence it is imPortantto monitor IOP after LASIK andto be awareof inaccurate IOP readings dueto corneal flaP interface fluid.treating Patients with PostoPerative elevated IOP after keratorefractive surgery is similartothat for Patients with glaucoma.this review will addressthe issues surroundingthe safety, relevant comPlications and imPlicationsof keratorefractive surgerieson glaucoma and relevant diagnostictests.
