title: [Keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). A different entity and treatment management].
abstract: Keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is rare and challenging as patients may present with mild symptoms and initial management differs significantly. Post-LASIK keratitis is usually due to gram-positive bacteria or opportunistic/atypical microorganisms located beneath the corneal flap. Due to relative protective interface location it is necessary to lift the corneal flap for cultures and antibiotic irrigation. The case report demonstrates that post-LASIK keratitis requires prompt referral to ophthalmology department as correct initial management is pivotal for good visual outcome.
authors.affiliation: Oftalmologisk Afdeling, Glostrup Hospital, Nordre Ringvej 57, 2600 Glostrup. shakil.ahmed.01@regionh.dk.
authors.forename: Shakil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.forename: Hassan Javed
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.forename: Lars Morten
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Holm
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002444:Cefuroxime / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ; D008297:Male; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002444:Cefuroxime