Corneal ectasia associated with massage of dacryocystoceles.
OBJECTIVE
To report a patient with corneal ectasia and bilateral dacryocystoceles.


METHODS
Case report, review of medical literature.


RESULTS
The patient experienced gradual bilateral worsening of visual acuity caused by increasing corneal ectasia. Vigorous and frequent massaging of the lacrimal sacs and globes preceded development of symptomatic corneal ectasia.


CONCLUSIONS
The timing of the development of this patient's corneal ectasia suggests an association between the dacryocystoceles massage and the ectasia.
Lucarelli
Mark J
MJ
Oculoplastics Service, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53792, USA. mlucarel@facstaff.wisc.edu
DeBry
Peter
P
D000328:Adult; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007767:Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008405:Massage / Q000009:adverse effects*