Presumed activation of herpetic keratouveitis after Argon laser peripheral iridotomy.
OBJECTIVE
To describe presumed activation of herpetic keratouveitis after argon laser peripheral iridotomy.


METHODS
Case report.


RESULTS
A 68-year-old man developed chronic, unilateral, anterior uveitis associated with decreased corneal sensation, focal keratitis, and increased intraocular pressure after argon laser peripheral iridotomy. Treatment with oral acyclovir and discontinuation of topical latanoprost resulted in prompt and continued control of both the intraocular inflammation and pressure.


CONCLUSIONS
Herpetic keratouveitis may occur after argon laser iridotomy, and it should be considered when postoperative inflammation persists despite appropriate use of topical corticosteroids, particularly in patients with a history of herpetic eye disease.
Gaynor
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Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.
Stamper
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Cunningham
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D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000368:Aged; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D018259:Herpesvirus 1, Human / Q000254:growth & development*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery*; D016849:Keratitis, Herpetic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000077338:Latanoprost; D008297:Male; D011461:Prostaglandins F, Synthetic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014606:Uveitis, Anterior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014775:Virus Activation
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D011461:Prostaglandins F, Synthetic; D000077338:Latanoprost; D000212:Acyclovir