Complications of Epikeratophakia

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Abstract
Epikeratophakia for the correction of aphakia, myopia, and keratoconus has been in a developmental state for about 8 years. The technique overcomes many of the objections to other lamellar refractive procedures, particularly the elimination of the lamellar dissection of the visual axis of a healthy cornea and the need for expensive and complex surgical equipment. It is reasonably reversible and repeatable. Serious complications that permanently threaten vision are very rare. Predictability and loss of visual acuity in a significant percentage of cases make careful patient selection mandatory. Further technical improvements must be made before these procedures can enjoy widespread acceptance.