Visual acuity recovery after late traumatic femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis flap loss

We report a case of traumatic flap loss from a fingernail 2 months after femtosecond laser-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis. On presentation, the patient's uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) was 20/400 and complete flap avulsion was noted. Irrigation and treatment with mitomycin-C were done immediately, and a bandage contact lens was inserted. The epithelium healed completely over 1 week. One month after the injury, the UCVA was 20/15−2. This case illustrates an excellent outcome from a potentially devastating event following refractive surgery in a military member.