Extensive corneal epithelial defect associated with internal hordeolum after uneventful laser in situ keratomileusis.
This report illustrates a retrospective case review in which extensive corneal epithelial ulceration occurred concomitantly with an internal hordeolum in the inferior forniceal conjunctiva 24 hours after an uneventful laser in situ keratomileusis. The internal hordeolum and epithelial defect were successfully managed using a bandage soft contact lens, a course of topical dexamethasone and tobramycin, and generous lubrication.
Maldonado
Miguel J
MJ
Department of Ophthalmology, University Clinic, Pamplona, Spain. mjmaldonad@unav.es
Juberías
José R
JR
Moreno-Montañés
Javier
J
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D014031:Tobramycin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D003907:Dexamethasone; D014031:Tobramycin