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UV-Photokeratitis Associated with Germicidal Lamps Purchased during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Sengillo, Jesse D; Kunkler, Anne L; Medert, Charles; Fowler, Benjamin; Shoji, Marissa; Pirakitikulr, Nathan; Patel, Nimesh; Yannuzzi, Nicolas A; Verkade, Angela J; Miller, Darlene; Sliney, David H; Parel, Jean-Marie; Amescua, Guillermo.
Afiliação
  • Sengillo JD; Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Kunkler AL; Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Medert C; Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Fowler B; Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Shoji M; Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Pirakitikulr N; Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Patel N; Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Yannuzzi NA; Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Verkade AJ; Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Miller D; Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Sliney DH; Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
  • Parel JM; Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Amescua G; Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Ocul Immunol Inflamm ; 29(1): 76-80, 2021 Jan 02.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33215961
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

To report photokeratitis caused by the improper use of germicidal lamps purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS:

Case series.

RESULTS:

Seven patients presented with acute ocular surface pain after exposure to UV-emitting germicidal lamps. Visual acuity was 20/30 or better in 13 of 14 eyes (93%). Anterior segment examination revealed varying degrees of conjunctival injection and diffusely distributed punctate epithelial erosions (PEEs) in every patient. No intraocular inflammation was identified across the cohort and all fundus examinations were normal. Treatment varied by provider and included artificial tears alone or in combination with antibiotic ointments and/or topical steroids. Five patients were followed via telehealth, one patient returned for an in-office visit, and one patient was lost to follow-up. Five of six patients endorsed complete resolution of symptoms within 2-3 days.

CONCLUSIONS:

Patients should follow manufacturer recommendations when using UV-emitting germicidal lamps and avoid direct exposure to the ocular surface.
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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Raios Ultravioleta / Queimaduras Oculares / Transmissão de Doença Infecciosa / Córnea / Pandemias / COVID-19 / Ceratite Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Raios Ultravioleta / Queimaduras Oculares / Transmissão de Doença Infecciosa / Córnea / Pandemias / COVID-19 / Ceratite Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Article