Hypopyon uveitis following LASIK in a patient with ulcerative colitis.
J Refract Surg
; 28(8): 589-91, 2012 Aug.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22869236
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To present a case of unilateral hypopyon uveitis that began 15 days after uneventful bilateral LASIK in a 24-year-old man with an undisclosed history of ulcerative colitis.METHODS:
Case report.RESULTS:
The hypopyon uveitis completely resolved after treatment with aggressive topical and oral steroid agents in combination with topical antibiotic coverage.CONCLUSIONS:
Although rare, visually significant hypopyon uveitis may arise after LASIK in the setting of ulcerative colitis and positive human leukocyte antigen (HLA) B27. Early recognition and treatment can result in an excellent outcome. The exact relationship between hypopyon uveitis and LASIK is impossible to ascertain.
Texto completo:
1
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
/
Colite Ulcerativa
/
Uveíte Anterior
/
Ceratomileuse Assistida por Excimer Laser In Situ
/
Lasers de Excimer
/
Granuloma
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
/
Humans
/
Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Refract Surg
Assunto da revista:
OFTALMOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos