title: Recurrent anterior uveitis and glaucoma associated with inadvertent entry of ointment into the anterior chamber after radial keratotomy.
abstract: Anterior uveitis and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) occurred after radial keratotomy that was complicated by microperforation and penetration of antibiotic ophthalmic ointment into the anterior chamber. Anterior uveitis and IOP elevation were observed during the early postoperative follow-up and 41 and 61 months after surgery. All 3 attacks responded well to topical anti-inflammatory and antiglaucoma treatment. The probable causes of the uveitis and glaucoma in this case are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Ha'Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Garzozi
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Muallem
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000867:Anterior Chamber / Q000187:drug effects*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007646:Keratotomy, Radial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D009824:Ointments / Q000009:adverse effects; D012008:Recurrence; D012421:Rupture; D014031:Tobramycin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014606:Uveitis, Anterior / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014792:Visual Acuity
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D009824:Ointments; D014031:Tobramycin