A Rare Devastating Complication of Lasik : Bilateral Fungal Keratitis
Joint Authors
Taylan Sekeroglu, Hande
Yar, K.
Ersoz, T. Reha
Yağmur, M.
Erdem, Elif
Uguz, A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-11-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To report an unusual case of severe bilateral fungal keratitis following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
Method.
A 48-year-old man developed bilateral diffuse corneal infiltration two weeks after LASIK.
The corneal scrapings revealed fungal filaments but cultures were negative.
Results.
The corneal ulceration was improved on the left eye whereas spontaneous perforation occurred and finally evisceration was needed on the right eye despite topical and systemic antifungal treatment.
Conclusions.
Fungal keratitis, especially with bilateral involvement, is a very rare and serious complication of LASIK surgery.
Clinical suspicion is crucial because most of fungal keratitis are misdiagnosed as bacterial keratitis and can lead serious visual results, even eye loss.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Taylan Sekeroglu, Hande& Erdem, Elif& Yar, K.& Yağmur, M.& Ersoz, T. Reha& Uguz, A.. 2010. A Rare Devastating Complication of Lasik : Bilateral Fungal Keratitis. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Taylan Sekeroglu, Hande…[et al.]. A Rare Devastating Complication of Lasik : Bilateral Fungal Keratitis. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Taylan Sekeroglu, Hande& Erdem, Elif& Yar, K.& Yağmur, M.& Ersoz, T. Reha& Uguz, A.. A Rare Devastating Complication of Lasik : Bilateral Fungal Keratitis. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472512