Reactivation of ocular toxoplasmosis after LASIK.
OBJECTIVE
To report a reactivation of ocular toxoplasmosis after LASIK.


METHODS
Case report of a 34-year-old man who underwent bilateral LASIK. The posterior segment examination revealed an old toxoplasmosis scar in the retinal periphery of the right eye.


RESULTS
Uncorrected visual acuity improved postoperatively, and the patient was satisfied. However, 52 days after the procedure, he complained of loss of visual acuity in his right eye. Examination revealed signs of anterior uveitis, vitreitis, and active chorioretinal lesion satellite of the old toxoplasmosis scar. The patient was treated with a multidrug regiment with resolution of the vitreous and lesion activity.


CONCLUSIONS
Toxoplasmosis reactivation may develop after LASIK.
Barbara
Adel
A
Hadasa Optimal, Haifa, Israel.
Shehadeh-Masha'our
Raneen
R
Sartani
Gil
G
Garzozi
Hanna J
HJ
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000913:Antibodies, Protozoan / Q000032:analysis; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D014122:Toxoplasma / Q000276:immunology; D014126:Toxoplasmosis, Ocular / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014792:Visual Acuity
D000913:Antibodies, Protozoan; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents