Early post-LASIK flap amputation in the treatment of aggressive, branching keratitis: a case report
ABSTRACT Infectious keratitis is rare following laser vision correction. We present a case of aggressive fungal keratitis caused by Aspergillus flavus, following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in the setting of a unique environmental risk factor. We describe the key features of the acute case...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Conselho Brasileiro de Oftalmologia
2016-02-01
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Series: | Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-27492016000100016&lng=en&tlng=en |
Summary: | ABSTRACT Infectious keratitis is rare following laser vision correction. We present a case of aggressive fungal keratitis caused by Aspergillus flavus, following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in the setting of a unique environmental risk factor. We describe the key features of the acute case presentation, which guided empirical medical and surgical treatment, resulting in the most favorable outcome found in the literature, to date. |
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ISSN: | 1678-2925 |