title: Corneal interface abscess after excimer laser in situ keratomileusis.
abstract: Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) carries the risk of infection. We report a case culture-negative interface abscess following LASIK that was successfully treated with antibiotics and povidone iodine.
authors.affiliation: Eye Research Center of Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Aras
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ozdamar
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bahçecioglu
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sener
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D016039:Corneal Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013524:Surgical Flaps
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D011206:Povidone-Iodine