Supplementary Material for: Implication of Corneal Refractive Surgery in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked disorder due to a dystrophin mutation and is the leading cause of muscular dystrophy. DMD presents with characteristic systemic effects, including severe muscular atrophy, cardiomyopathy, and ocular manifestations. Per-forming corneal refractive surgeries in patients with DMD raises concerns regarding patient positioning, risk of cataracts, and other comorbid conditions. Published reports of photorefrac-tive keratectomy (PRK), laser-assisted in situ keratomileuses (LASIK), and small incision lenti-cule extraction (SMILE) are lacking in this population. Here, we discuss a patient being evaluated for a corneal refractive surgery. This article also discusses the current understanding of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, known ocular manifestations, and factors to consider when evaluating a patient for potential corrective vision laser surgery.