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A late-onset corneal flap displacement with superior and inferior portion of flap being folded is shown. Bare stroma is exposed and intact nasal hinge is visible under surgical microscope.
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The connection between the nasal hinge of the corneal flap and the cornea was still intact (Figure 1).
After reposition of the corneal flap a bandage soft contact lens is placed on the cornea for protection under surgical microscope. without epithelial ingrowth.
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At last, a bandage soft contact lens was placed on the cornea for protection (Figure 2).
Four months after surgery, the corneal flap is clear and smooth in situ without epithelial ingrowth.
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The corneal flap was clear and smooth in situ without epithelial ingrowth (Figure 3).