title: Tissue adhesive to treat 2-site corneal melting associated with topical ketorolac use.
abstract: We report a case of a 78-year-old man presenting with 2 discrete areas of sterile corneal melting associated with chronic use of topical ketorolac after uneventful clear corneal phacoemulsification. He was treated successfully with tissue adhesive application. Patients receiving chronic topical ketorolac treatment, especially those with ocular surface abnormalities, can present with severe complications such as corneal melting.
authors.affiliation: Cornea, Wills Eye Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Alexandre S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Marcon
authors.forename: Christopher J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Rapuano
authors.forename: Janine G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Tabas
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000368:Aged; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy*; D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D006801:Humans; D020911:Ketorolac Tromethamine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D014014:Tissue Adhesives
chemical_list: D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D020911:Ketorolac Tromethamine