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. 2021 Mar 23;22:101071. doi: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101071

Table 3.

DIEYAG Instructions.

Utilization: When ingrowth is clinically significant (central, progressing, and/or causing reduced visual acuity or increased visual symptoms), and when patient prefers laser treatment over more invasive surgical options
Settings:
  • Nd:YAG laser set at lowest setting (per pulse energy 0.5–0.7mJ)

  • HeNE beams focused on area of ingrowth

  • Pulses aimed slightly shallow

Assessment: Before DIEYAG: Define extent of the ingrowth observed on biomicroscopy; approximate borders are also seen as hyperreflective areas on corneal cross section with Pentacam
Successful treatment: Bubbles at interface between the flap and stromal bed appear when laser energy is applied directly to areas of ingrowth
Follow up: Halting of progression and gradual dissolution of ingrowth are observed on biomicroscopy and Pentacam corneal cross section