Diffuse lamellar keratitis induced by trauma 6 months after laser in situ keratomileusis.

Abstract

This case report illustrates an unusual presentation of diffuse lamellar keratitis triggered by a foreign body striking the eye 6 months after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The etiology of diffuse lamellar keratitis is unclear. The infiltrate within the plane of the flap after removal of the foreign body supports the theory that diffuse lamellar keratitis is an inflammatory reaction.

• Authors: R W Weisenthal
• Journal: Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995) (J Refract Surg) 2000 Nov-Dec Vol. 16 Issue 6 Pg. 749-51 ISSN: 1081-597X [Print] United States
• PMID: 11110317 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Anti-Infective Agents, Local
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents
• Ophthalmic Solutions
• Polymyxins
• Gramicidin
• Prednisolone
• Neomycin

Topics

• Anti-Bacterial Agents (administration & dosage)
• Anti-Infective Agents, Local (administration & dosage)
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents (administration & dosage)
• Corneal Injuries
• Drug Therapy, Combination (administration & dosage)
• Eye Foreign Bodies (complications)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Gramicidin (administration & dosage)
• Humans
• Keratitis (drug therapy, etiology)
• Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ (adverse effects)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Neomycin (administration & dosage)
• Ophthalmic Solutions
• Photophobia (etiology)
• Polymyxins (administration & dosage)
• Prednisolone (administration & dosage)
• Time Factors
• Visual Acuity