Hypopyon uveitis following LASIK in a patient with ulcerative colitis

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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.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2012

Erschienen:

2012

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:28

Enthalten in:

Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995) - 28(2012), 8 vom: 06. Aug., Seite 589-91

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Liu, Margaret P [VerfasserIn]
Hwang, Frank S [VerfasserIn]
Dunn, J P [VerfasserIn]
Stark, Walter J [VerfasserIn]
Bower, Kraig S [VerfasserIn]

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Case Reports
Difluprednate
Fluprednisolone
Glucocorticoids
Journal Article
Prednisone
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VB0R961HZT

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Date Completed 30.08.2012

Date Revised 21.11.2013

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3928/1081597X-20120722-02

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM220022925