Recurrent herpetic keratouveitis following YAG laser peripheral iridotomy
Journal
Cornea
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
6
Pages
641-642
Date Issued
2004
Author(s)
Abstract
Objective: To report recurrent herpetic keratouveitis following YAG laser peripheral iridotomy. Methods: Case report. Results: A 64-year-old woman with a history of dendritic keratitis underwent Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy and developed geographic epithelial keratitis with stromal keratouveitis. Culture of a corneal swab grew herpes simplex virus type I. Keratouveitis subsided with acyclovir and corticosteroid therapy. Conclusions: Recurrent herpetic keratouveitis may be induced by YAG laser iridotomy.
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Other Subjects
aciclovir; atropine; betamethasone; corticosteroid; fluorometholone; prednisolone; adult; article; case report; clinical feature; cornea epithelium; cornea stroma; cornea ulcer; disease course; drug formulation; female; herpes simplex keratitis; Herpes simplex virus 1; herpetic keratouveitis; human; iridotomy; nonhuman; ointment; priority journal; treatment outcome; uveitis; YAG laser; Acyclovir; Antiviral Agents; Betamethasone; Cornea; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Glucocorticoids; Herpesvirus 1, Human; Humans; Iridectomy; Keratitis, Herpetic; Laser Surgery; Middle Aged; Recurrence; Uveitis, Anterior
Type
journal article