Håndtering af keratitis efter laserbehandling adskiller sig fra almindelig keratitis

TY - JOUR

T1 - Håndtering af keratitis efter laserbehandling adskiller sig fra almindelig keratitis

AU - Ahmed, Shakil

AU - Ahmed, Hassan Javed

AU - Holm, Lars Morten

PY - 2014

Y1 - 2014

N2 - Keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is rare and challenging as patients may present with mild symptoms and initial management differs significantly. Post-LASIK keratitis is usually due to gram-positive bacteria or opportunistic/atypical microorganisms located beneath the corneal flap. Due to relative protective interface location it is necessary to lift the corneal flap for cultures and antibiotic irrigation. The case report demonstrates that post-LASIK keratitis requires prompt referral to ophthalmology department as correct initial management is pivotal for good visual outcome.

AB - Keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is rare and challenging as patients may present with mild symptoms and initial management differs significantly. Post-LASIK keratitis is usually due to gram-positive bacteria or opportunistic/atypical microorganisms located beneath the corneal flap. Due to relative protective interface location it is necessary to lift the corneal flap for cultures and antibiotic irrigation. The case report demonstrates that post-LASIK keratitis requires prompt referral to ophthalmology department as correct initial management is pivotal for good visual outcome.

M3 - Tidsskriftartikel

C2 - 25497617

SN - 0041-5782

VL - 176

SP - 28

EP - 29

JO - Ugeskrift for Laeger

JF - Ugeskrift for Laeger

IS - 25A

M1 - V01130042

ER -