Corneal edema and keratitis following selective laser trabeculoplasty
| Autor: | Craig J. Chaya, Loren S. Seery, Analisa Arosemena, Tania Lamba, Erica Tan Liu |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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0301 basic medicine
medicine.medical_specialty Selective laser trabeculoplasty genetic structures HSV keratitis Glaucoma Keratitis Variable resolution 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Corneal edema lcsh:Ophthalmology Cornea Case report SLT Medicine business.industry medicine.disease Dermatology eye diseases Ophthalmology 030104 developmental biology medicine.anatomical_structure lcsh:RE1-994 Decreased Visual Acuity 030221 ophthalmology & optometry business Herpes simplex keratitis |
| Zdroj: | American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, Vol 6, Iss C, Pp 48-51 (2017) American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports |
| ISSN: | 2451-9936 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ajoc.2016.11.007 |
| Popis: | Purpose To describe three cases of keratitis following Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT). Observations Three females with a history of glaucoma presented with corneal edema, keratitis (endothelial, epithelial) and decreased visual acuity shortly after SLT. There was variable resolution of symptoms after starting treatment with oral antiherpetics and topical steroids. Conclusions and importance With the increase in usage of SLT as a treatment for glaucoma and subsequent reports of keratitis, it is imperative for ophthalmic surgeons to be aware of herpes simplex as a possible risk factor. Prompt treatment with antivirals and steroids can potentially prevent scarring and permanent damage to the cornea. |
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