Bilateral Candida parapsilosis interface keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis.
We report a case of Candida infection after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and review the literature for reports of post-LASIK fungal infections. Risk factors may include postoperative surgical intervention and extended use of topical steroids.
Muallem
Marcus S
MS
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Alfonso
Eduardo C
EC
Romano
Andre C
AC
Miller
Darlene
D
Kurstin
Joseph
J
Marangon
Fabiana B
FB
Culbertson
William W
WW
Yoo
Sonia H
SH
D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002175:Candida / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D003315:Cornea / Q000382:microbiology; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D005437:Flucytosine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D018613:Microscopy, Confocal; D008875:Middle Aged
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D000666:Amphotericin B; D005437:Flucytosine