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PURPOSE To report outcomes of post-laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) interface filamentous fungal keratitis. METHODS This retrospective interventional case series included 6 eyes of 5 patients with microbiologically proven post-LASIK interface fungal keratitis from August 2008 to August 2013. Patients presenting with concurrent bacterial/viral keratitis, systemic illness, prior ocular pathology, or those without a minimum follow-up of 3 months were excluded. Every case underwent microbiological scrapings from residual bed and undersurface of the flap after flap lift at presentation followed by voriconazole interface wash. Flap amputation was performed when required. The outcome measure was complete resolution of infection. RESULTS The mean age was 24 ± 3.1 years. The male:female ratio was 4:1. The mean interval between LASIK and symptom onset was 4.16 ± 2 days; and the mean interval between symptom onset and patient referral was 3.16 ± 1.16 days. Interface scrapings showed filamentous fungal filaments in KOH wet mount. The culture grew Aspergillus in case 1 and case 5. Infiltrated LASIK flap needed to be amputated in 4 eyes of 3 patients. Voriconazole wash (100 μg/mL) of the stromal bed was performed in all cases. A positive response to therapy with resolution of infection was seen in all cases at a mean of 6.5 ± 4.6 days. No intraoperative or postoperative complications after interface scraping or voriconazole wash were observed. The final best-corrected visual acuity ranged from 20/20 to 20/80 at a mean follow-up of 9.1 ± 6.5 months. CONCLUSIONS Post-LASIK interface fungal filamentous keratitis can present early and gives good outcomes with early microbiological diagnosis and appropriate management. Voriconazole is an efficient and probably safe adjunct in the armamentarium of corneal surgeons to treat such cases.
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Karabela Y, Muftuoglu O, Gulkilik IG, Kocabora MS, Ozsutcu M. Intraoperative and early postoperative flap-related complications of laser in situ keratomileusis using two types of Moria microkeratomes. Int Ophthalmol 2014; 34:1107-14. [PMID: 24531872 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-014-9919-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2013] [Accepted: 02/03/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The purpose of this study is to describe the incidence, management, and visual outcomes of intraoperative and early postoperative flap-related complications of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery using two types of Moria M2 microkeratomes. This retrospective analysis was performed on 806 primary LASIK cases. The intraoperative and early postoperative flap-related complications were identified and categorized according to type of Moria microkeratome. There were 52 intraoperative and early postoperative complications--one case of partial flap (0.124 %), one case of free flap (0.124 %), one case of small flap (0.124 %), 13 cases of epithelial defect (1.61 %), 12 cases of flap striae (1.49 %), 10 cases of diffuse lamellar keratitis (1.24 %), 10 cases of interface debris (1.24 %), three cases of epithelial ingrowth (0.37 %), and one case of microbial infection (0.124 %). The overall incidence of flap complications was 6.45 %. There were 27 right eye (6.73 %) and 25 left eye (6.17 %) complications. The incidence of complications with the Moria automated metallic head 130 microkeratome was 4.22 % and with the Moria single-use head 90 microkeratome was 2.23 %. We observed one culture-negative interface abscess which was cured with surgical cleaning and intensive medical treatment. The most common complication encountered was epithelial defects, followed by flap striae. Our study showed that LASIK with a microkeratome has a relatively low incidence of intraoperative and early postoperative flap complications. The authors have no financial interest in any of the issues contained in this article and have no proprietary interest in the development of marketing of or materials used in this study.
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- Yunus Karabela
- Department of Ophthalmology, Medipol Mega Universite Hastanesi, Goz Hastaliklari, Istanbul Medipol University, TEM Otoyolu No: 1, Bagcilar, 34214, Istanbul, Turkey,
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Sharma DP, Sharma S, Wilkins MR. Microbial keratitis after corneal laser refractive surgery. Future Microbiol 2011; 6:819-31. [PMID: 21797693 DOI: 10.2217/fmb.11.61] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Corneal laser refractive surgery is increasingly being performed on patients with the aim of improving unaided vision. Most candidates for surgery have excellent spectacle- or contact lens-corrected vision. Although microbial keratitis following refractive surgery is a rare complication, and usually has a good visual outcome, it can be sight-threatening. The spectrum of pathogens differs to other causes of microbial keratitis, such as contact lens-associated keratitis, and a different management approach is required. Postoperatively, patients are prescribed topical steroids and broad-spectrum topical antibiotics, typically fluoroquinolones. These do not cover unusual organisms, such as fungi, Nocardia, Acanthamoeba and some atypical mycobacteria. In post-laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis microbial keratitis, the lamellar flap should be lifted to acquire samples for specific microbiological examination, including these atypical organisms. Confocal microscopy is a noninvasive test that provides morphological information, and is operator dependent, but may assist in the rapid diagnosis of fungal, Acanthamoeba or Norcardia keratitis. PCR is not in widespread use, but has high sensitivity and specificity, and may facilitate early diagnosis and specific treatment of the causative organism, which is critical in obtaining the best clinical outcome.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To review new clinically relevant data regarding the prevention cause and treatment of laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) infections. RECENT FINDINGS Many recent studies of post-LASIK infectious keratitis show the predominance of atypical mycobacteria and Gram-positive cocci and the growing number of other rare pathogens. The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery White Paper treatment paradigm remains the model for initial treatment of LASIK-associated infectious keratitis. SUMMARY Improved understanding of the risk factor, different causes, along with a high degree of suspicion on initial presentation is crucial in order to provide the appropriate management in LASIK-associated infectious keratitis.
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Yeung SN, Lichtinger A, Kim P, Amiran MD, Slomovic AR. Late-onset Klebsiella oxytoca flap-margin–related corneal ulcer following laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2011; 37:1551-4. [PMID: 21782101 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2011.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2011] [Revised: 04/28/2011] [Accepted: 04/28/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Pelletier JS, Ide T, Yoo SH. Brevundimonas vesicularis keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2010; 36:340-3. [PMID: 20152619 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2009.07.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2009] [Revised: 07/22/2009] [Accepted: 07/23/2009] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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A 45-year-old woman developed a corneal infiltrate 14 months after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) enhancement in the left eye. The LASIK flap was lifted, scraped, and irrigated with fortified vancomycin and ceftazidime. Scraped samples were cultured and grew Brevundimonas vesicularis. The patient remained on topical ceftazidime until improvement was noted and was then switched to topical levofloxacin. The keratitis resolved on antibiotic agents with strong gram-negative coverage and a steroid. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a B vesicularis ocular infection.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Nocardia keratitis is a rarity in most parts of the world. If the diagnosis is timely, and appropriate treatment started, then the visual outcome is good. The purpose of this review is to discuss the recently published literature in relation to the epidemiology, cause, diagnosis, and therapy of Nocardia keratitis. RECENT FINDINGS The incidence of Nocardia keratitis, although not well established, appears to be increasing with new species identified with newer molecular methods. The different species causing keratitis are Nocardia. arthritidis, N. neocaledoniensis, N. asiatica, N. asteroids type IV, N. brasiliensis, N. pseudobrasiliensis, N. cyriacigeorgica, N. farcinica, N. otitidiscaviarum, and N. transvalensis. Current therapies with fortified amikacin and newer fluoroquinolones are effective, provided the diagnosis has been made in good time. Ongoing research toward rapid diagnosis using various molecular techniques seems to be promising. Diagnostic microbiology laboratories need to be familiar with these organisms especially in endemic areas, and it is important for the clinician to notify the suspicion of such cases. SUMMARY The current recommended treatment is amikacin, and with appropriate therapy, Nocardia keratitis resolves with scarring, with or without vascularization, resulting in good visual outcome.
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Pérez-Santonja JJ, Artola A, Javaloy J, Alió JL, Abad JL. Microbial keratitis after corneal collagen crosslinking. J Cataract Refract Surg 2009; 35:1138-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2009.01.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2008] [Revised: 01/21/2009] [Accepted: 01/23/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Javadi MA, Kanavi MR, Zarei-Ghanavati S, Zarei S, Mirbabaei F, Jamali H, Shoja M, Mahdavi M, Naghshgar N, Yazdani S, Faramarzi A. Outbreak of Nocardia keratitis after photorefractive keratectomy: clinical, microbiological, histopathological, and confocal scan study. J Cataract Refract Surg 2009; 35:393-8. [PMID: 19185261 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2008.08.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2008] [Revised: 08/11/2008] [Accepted: 08/12/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Nocardia keratitis occurred in 4 eyes of 3 patients (2 women and 1 man) who had photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) by the same surgeon at the same center. Two eyes of the first 2 patients required lamellar keratectomy to debulk the involved stroma and obtain specimens for microbiological and histopathological evaluation. Light microscopic examination disclosed gram-positive and acid-fast filaments of Nocardia that were confirmed by the microbiological results. Diagnosis of Nocardia keratitis in the third case was not as challenging as in the first 2 cases because of a high index of suspicion. Confocal scans of all cases disclosed hyperreflective and slender, fibril-like structures in the corneal stroma. All eyes responded favorably to topical amikacin and the infection resolved without recurrence. The most probable cause of the outbreak was inadequate attention to sterility during surgery.
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- Mohammad-Ali Javadi
- Labbafinejad Ophthalmic Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti Medical University, Tehran, Iran.
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Unilateral Candida parapsilosis interface keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis: case report and review of the literature. Cornea 2009; 28:105-7. [PMID: 19092419 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e318184e69b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe a rare case of early-onset Candida parapsilosis infection after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and review the published reports of post-LASIK fungal infections. METHODS A 32-year-old woman presented with interface infiltration in the central interface in the right eye 2 days after LASIK surgery. The right eye flap was lifted, and the opacities were scraped. Two days later, a 3- x 3-mm-dense oval opacity and diffuse hazes were noted. Surgical intervention was arranged because of suspicion of interface infectious keratitis. RESULTS After an apparent post-LASIK keratitis with related interface inflammation failed to respond to medical therapy, corneal culture results were positive for C. parapsilosis 2 weeks 6 days after presentation. The patient was started on topical drops of amphotericin B 0.15% every hour after the smear showed the presence of yeast. The opacities decreased, and the topical antifungal drops were tapered. One month later, her uncorrected visual acuity recovered to 20/20. CONCLUSIONS Candida parapsilosis interface keratitis after LASIK may occur in the early phase. Early diagnosis and proper treatment can result in good outcome.
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Moshirfar M, Welling JD, Feiz V, Holz H, Clinch TE. Infectious and noninfectious keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2007; 33:474-83. [PMID: 17321399 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2006.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2006] [Accepted: 11/01/2006] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To retrospectively review the occurrence, treatment, and visual outcomes associated with various etiologies of keratitis as a postoperative complication of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) at an academic surgical center. SETTING John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. METHODS The charts of 5618 post-LASIK patients (10 477 eyes) were reviewed for the development of keratitis. Occurrence rates, management regimens, and final best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) were reported for infectious and noninfectious keratitis etiologies. RESULTS Post-LASIK keratitis was diagnosed in 279 eyes. The keratitis was diagnosed as infectious in 33 eyes (12%) and as noninfectious in 246 eyes (88%). Infectious cases included 5 eyes (15%) with herpes simplex keratitis (HSV), 18 (55%) with adenoviral keratitis, and 10 (30%) with nonviral (including bacterial, fungal, and parasitic) keratitis. Of noninfectious cases, 193 (78%) were classified as diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK), 36 (15%) as staphylococcal marginal hypersensitivity, and 17 (15%) as localized debris-related keratitis. CONCLUSIONS The occurrence of post-LASIK keratitis was 2.66%, with DLK being the most common diagnosis overall. The occurrence of noninfectious keratitis (2.34%) was 7.5 times greater than the occurrence of infectious keratitis (0.31%). Adenoviral keratitis had the best visual outcomes overall, with all 18 patients achieving 20/20 BSCVA. In contrast, all 5 eyes with HSV keratitis lost 1 or 2 lines of BSCVA. Excluding adenoviral keratitis, infectious etiologies had significantly worse visual outcomes than noninfectious etiologies at the 20/40 and 20/20 levels (P = .0013 and P<.001, respectively).
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- Majid Moshirfar
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
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PURPOSE To report a cluster of Nocardia asteroides keratitis cases after LASIK. METHODS Retrospective review of the history and examination of three patients (four eyes) operated on the same day at a single center who developed postoperative keratitis. All patients underwent lifting of the superficial flap for microbiologic evaluation of the corneal scrapings. The operating surgeon was contacted to identify the possible source of contamination. RESULTS Two patients underwent simultaneous bilateral LASIK; however, only one developed postoperative keratitis in both eyes. One patient had unilateral surgery and developed keratitis in the operated eye. Microscopic examination of smears from all eyes revealed thin, branching, acid-fast, filamentous bacteria that were identified as Nocardia asteroides after culture. The infiltrates resolved with topical administration of amikacin sulphate (2.5%) and topical and oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Final visual acuity ranged between 20/25 and 20/80. The operating surgeon had used the same blade and microkeratome in all patients. CONCLUSIONS Nocardia, a relatively unusual organism, can cause an epidemic of infection after LASIK.
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- Prashant Garg
- Cornea and Anterior Segment Service, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.
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Sharma N, Sinha R, Singhvi A, Tandon R. Pseudomonas keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2006; 32:519-21. [PMID: 16631068 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2005.12.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2005] [Accepted: 07/23/2005] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We report a 32-year-old woman who presented with infectious keratitis in the right eye 3 weeks after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). On microbiological investigations, the microorganism isolated was Pseudomonas aeruginosa that was sensitive to ciprofloxacin. To our knowledge, this is the only case report in the literature of post-LASIK infectious keratitis caused by P aeruginosa.
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- Namrata Sharma
- Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Patel NR, Reidy JJ, Gonzalez-Fernandez F. Nocardia keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis: Clinicopathologic correlation. J Cataract Refract Surg 2005; 31:2012-5. [PMID: 16338576 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2005.02.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/16/2005] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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A case of Nocardia asteroides keratitis occurring 3 weeks after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in a nontraumatized eye is reported. The patient presented with decreased vision, inflammation, and stromal melting of the LASIK flap, discrete infiltrates, and an anterior chamber cellular reaction. Cultures for acid-fast bacteria grew Nocardia asteroides after 5 days. Infection progressed despite treatment with topical antibiotics and eventually required penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). Postoperatively, the patient was placed on moxifloxacin, a fourth-generation flouroquinolone. The patient experienced a recurrence of Nocardia keratitis at the graft-host interface 2 months after the PKP. This eventually resolved with a combination of topical moxifloxacin and imipenem therapy.
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- Nisha R Patel
- Departments of Ophthalmology, Ross Eye Institute, Buffalo, New York, USA
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Sarayba MA, Shamie N, Reiser BJ, Sweet PM, Taban M, Graff JM, Kesler-Diaz A, Osann KE, McDonnell PJ. Fluoroquinolone therapy in Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis after lamellar keratectomy. J Cataract Refract Surg 2005; 31:1396-402. [PMID: 16105613 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2004.12.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/13/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To characterize a rabbit model of Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis after lamellar keratectomy and assess the effectiveness of fluoroquinolone therapy. SETTING University Laboratory, University of California, Irvine, California, USA. METHODS Twenty-eight New Zealand white rabbits had unilateral lamellar keratectomy with placement of 2.5 x 10(5) colony-forming units of log-phase M chelonae under each flap. Eyes (7 per group) were randomized and treated with sterile balanced salt solution, gatifloxacin 0.3%, ciprofloxacin 0.3%, or levofloxacin 0.5% 4 times daily. Two masked observers examined all eyes on days 2, 5, and 7 and weekly for 4 weeks. Severity of disease and bacterial culture results were the main outcomes measured. The means and standard deviations were calculated, and differences between the groups were statistically analyzed. RESULTS All eyes developed clinical disease. At the time the rabbits were killed, eyes treated with balanced salt solution, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, and gatifloxacin were culture positive in 6 (85.7%), 7 (100%), 6 (85.7%), and 3 (42.9%) of 7 eyes per group, respectively. Frequency of positive culture and the severity of clinical disease in gatifloxacin-treated eyes were significantly less (P < .05) than in the other groups combined. CONCLUSIONS The rabbit model of M chelonae keratitis was successfully developed in our study. A fourth-generation quinolone (gatifloxacin) showed the best performance among the fluoroquinolones tested in our experimental approach. The fourth-generation fluoroquinolone, gatifloxacin, could be effectively used for the treatment of mycobacterial keratitis.
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- Melvin A Sarayba
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
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Höfling-Lima AL, de Freitas D, Sampaio JLM, Leão SC, Contarini P. In Vitro Activity of Fluoroquinolones Against Mycobacterium abscessus and Mycobacterium chelonae Causing Infectious Keratitis After LASIK in Brazil. Cornea 2005; 24:730-4. [PMID: 16015094 DOI: 10.1097/01.ico.0000154411.07315.0a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the in vitro activity of fluoroquinolones against Mycobacterium abscessus and Mycobacterium chelonae isolated from outbreaks of infectious keratitis in Brazil. MATERIAL AND METHODS Micobacterial isolates were recovered from infectious keratitis cases related outbreaks that occurred in Brazil after LASIK for myopia. Two outbreaks occurred in Rio de Janeiro in 1998 and 1999, and 3 in São Paulo between 2000 and 2003. All laboratorial analysis, including molecular identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing with determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) levels for ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, gatifloxacin, and moxifloxacin, were performed at Universidade Federal de São Paulo in Brazil. RESULTS Fifteen samples were identified as M. chelonae, and 3 were identified as M. abscessus. The outbreaks studied were designated SP-1 in 2000; SP-2 in 2000-2001; and SP-3 in 2003, R1 in 1988 and R2 in 1999. All but 1 of the M. chelonae were resistant to all fluoroquinolones with an MIC90 greater than 32 microg/mL. The only susceptible isolate had MIC levels for ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, gatifloxacin, and moxifloxacin of 0.38 microg/mL, 0.032 microg/mL, 0.047 microg/mL, and 0.19 microg/mL, respectively. MIC levels for all 3 M. abscessus isolates tested were greater then 32 microg/mL for all fluoroquinolones tested. CONCLUSIONS Fluoroquinolone MICs for 17 M. abscessus and M. chelonae isolates recovered from infectious keratitis cases in Brazil indicate that they are not susceptible to these drugs in vitro. Further studies to investigate the in vivo effectiveness of fluoroquinolones against mycobacteria are required because in vitro tests do not support their use in the treatment of micobacterial keratitis in this particular geographic area.
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John T, Velotta E. Nontuberculous (atypical) mycobacterial keratitis after LASIK: current status and clinical implications. Cornea 2005; 24:245-55. [PMID: 15778593 DOI: 10.1097/01.ico.0000151565.63107.64] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Corneal infection with unfamiliar organisms such as nontuberculous (atypical) mycobacteria after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) can be a significant clinical problem, and mismanagement of such corneal infection in an otherwise healthy, young individual can lead to significant medicolegal issues for the refractive surgeon. Because nontuberculous (atypical) mycobacterial keratitis is the most common infection after LASIK, the refractive surgeon should be aware of all aspects of this dreaded infection to be better prepared to manage such cases. METHODS Literature search. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS This article provides a comprehensive compilation of all reported cases of nontuberculous (atypical) mycobacterial keratitis in the English literature and provides some useful recommendations for the clinical management of such corneal infection after LASIK.
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- Thomas John
- Department of Ophthalmology, Loyola University at Chicago, Maywood, IL, USA.
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Ferrer C, Rodríguez-Prats JL, Abad JL, Alió JL. Unusual anaerobic bacteria in keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2004; 30:1790-4. [PMID: 15313309 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2003.11.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/07/2003] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) was performed in the left eye of a 57-year-old man for residual ametropia after phacoemulsification. The patient was given topical tobramycin and a corticosteroid for 1 week postoperatively. Fifteen days later, he developed 3 corneal infiltrates beneath the flap with a gas bubble, suggesting an anaerobic infection. Tobramycin and ofloxacin were administered every 2 hours, but the condition worsened. Corneal scrapings were taken from beneath the flap for microbiological cultures and a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. The PCR amplification was negative for fungi and mycobacteria and positive for bacterial DNA. Sequence analysis showed Propionibacterium granulosum as the causal agent, but cultures were negative. Treatment with vancomycin and cefazolin led to clinical improvement, with resolution of corneal infiltrates. Anaerobic microorganisms can cause keratitis after LASIK. Polymerase chain reaction amplification and DNA typing can help detect microorganisms involved in these ocular infections.
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- Consuelo Ferrer
- Departmento Biología Molecular, Instituto Oftalmológico de Alicante, Avenida de Denia no 111, 03015 Alicante, Spain.
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Chang MA, Jain S, Azar DT. Infections following laser in situ keratomileusis: an integration of the published literature. Surv Ophthalmol 2004; 49:269-80. [PMID: 15110665 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2004.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Infections occurring after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery are uncommon, but the number of reports have steadily increased in recent years. This systematic, comprehensive review and analysis of the published literature has been performed in order to develop an integrative perspective on these infections. We have stratified the data by potential associations, microbiology, treatment, and the degree of visual loss, using Fisher's exact tests and Student's t-tests for analysis. In this review, we found that Gram-positive bacteria and mycobacterium were the most common causative organisms. Type of postoperative antibiotic and steroid use was not associated with particular infecting organisms or severity of visual loss. Gram-positive infections were more likely to present less than 7 days after LASIK, and they were associated with pain, discharge, epithelial defects, and anterior chamber reactions. Fungal infections were associated with redness and tearing on presentation. Mycobacterial infections were more likely to present 10 or more days after LASIK surgery. Moderate or severe visual reductions in visual acuity occurred in 49.4% of eyes. Severe reductions in visual acuity were significantly more associated with fungal infections. Flap lift and repositioning preformed within 3 days of symptom onset may be associated with better visual outcome.
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- Margaret A Chang
- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This paper reviews the retinal complications that may occur after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). RECENT FINDINGS During the review period (1 year), several nonrandomized retrospective studies and case reports/series were published. One study was performed to determine the efficacy and safety of prophylactic laser photocoagulation for retinal breaks in patients with myopia undergoing LASIK. Retinal breaks were identified and treated in 39 eyes (2%). None of the patients developed a rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) (except one trauma case). Another group studied retinal disease observed in 9239 consecutive eyes after refractive surgery (including LASIK) and found RRD in 11 eyes (0.36%) and choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in 10 eyes (0.33%). Three reports described a total of 16 patients with a previously placed encircling scleral buckle for a RRD who had LASIK to correct myopia. In all patients, the visual acuity (VA) improved. Another study reported the characteristics and surgical outcomes of RRD in myopic eyes after LASIK (33 eyes of 27 patients; frequency 0.08% [33/38, 823]). They found that 45.8% lost two or more lines of VA after vitreoretinal surgery. Two letters described the characteristics and potential mechanisms of a macular lacquer crack (one with subsequent development of subfoveal CNV) in a myopic patients corrected by LASIK. SUMMARY Serious complications after LASIK are infrequent. A dilated fundus examination is very important before LASIK and in every patient whose VA after LASIK is not as good as expected to avoid delayed referral to a vitreoretinal specialist if necessary. Only prospective studies can determine whether the procedure exacerbates myopic pathology.
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- J Fernando Arevalo
- Retina and Vitreous Service, Clinica Oftalmologica Centro Caracas, Centro Caracas PH-1, Av. Panteon, San Bernardino, Caracas 1010, Venezuela.
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Alfonso JF, Baamonde MB, Santos MJ, Astudillo A, Fernández-Vega L. Acremonium fungal infection in 4 patients after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2004; 30:262-7. [PMID: 14967302 DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(03)00646-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/13/2003] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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We present 4 patients who had laser in situ keratomileusis and were referred to our clinic with a diagnosis of infectious keratitis. Laser in situ keratomileusis was performed in all cases in the same operating room by different surgeons between April and May 2002. A partial penetrating keratoplasty was performed in all patients to control the process. A study of the corneas demonstrated the presence of the fungus Acremonium in all cases. Rigid asepsis during the surgical procedure is important to prevent this serious complication.
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- José F Alfonso
- Instituto Oftalmológico Dres Fernández-Vega, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain.
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Lichter H, Russell GE, Waring GO. Repositioning the Laser in situ Keratomileusis Flap at the Slit Lamp. J Refract Surg 2004; 20:166-9. [PMID: 15080080 DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-20040301-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the indications and technique for repositioning the laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) flap at the slit lamp. METHODS We present a description of patients with striae or slippage of the flap who had repositioning of the flap at the slit lamp. RESULTS Indications for repositioning at the slit lamp are mostly flap striae. However, it can also be done for a displaced flap and small amounts of debridement. This procedure is not recommended for taking cultures, irrigation of diffuse lamellar keratitis, suturing the flap, or epithelial ingrowth. Repositioning the flap is done by finding the edge of the flap with the cannula, lifting the flap, sweeping the cannula to release the entire wound, and infusing balanced salt solution under the entire flap. We did not encounter infection or recurrent epithelial erosion in these patients. CONCLUSIONS Repositioning the LASIK flap at the slit lamp was effective and safe in the treatment of striae or flap slippage. It saved time, money, and, anxiety for the patient.
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- Henia Lichter
- Emory Vision, 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30319, USA
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Muñoz G, Alió JL, Pérez-Santonja JJ, Artola A, Abad JL. Ulcerative keratitis caused by Serratia marcescens after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2004; 30:507-12. [PMID: 15030851 DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(03)00651-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/13/2003] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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We report 2 cases of severe corneal infections caused by Serratia marcescens after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Twenty-four hours after LASIK, 2 patients developed infectious keratitis, 1 bilaterally. In each eye, the corneal flap was edematous, ulcerated, and detached from the stromal bed. Treatment included removal of the necrotic flap and aggressive antibiotic therapy. Cultures from corneal exudates were positive for S marcescens. After 1 year, both patients had a loss of best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) ranging from 20/40 to 20/22 because of irregular astigmatism. Overrefraction with a hard contact lens resulted in a BCVA of 20/20 in the 3 affected eyes. Slitlamp examination showed trace subepithelial haze without severe corneal scarring. Videokeratography disclosed areas of paracentral inferior steepening resembling keratoconus. Refraction and videokeratography remained stable after 6 months of follow-up. Ulcerative keratitis caused by S marcescens is a potential complication of LASIK. Bilateral involvement may occur if bilateral simultaneous surgery is performed.
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- Gonzalo Muñoz
- Refractive Surgery Department, Instituto Oftalmológico de Alicante, and Division of Ophthalmology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.
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- Scott D Barnes
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service, Boston 02114, USA
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Reinhard T, Knorz M, Sundmacher R. Recurrent interface infiltration with hypopyon after astigmatic laser in situ keratomileusis on a penetrating corneal graft. J Cataract Refract Surg 2004; 30:257-8. [PMID: 14967300 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2003.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/29/2003] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A 56-year-old woman was referred with recurrent interface infiltration and hypopyon after astigmatic laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) on a corneal graft. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated as the causative pathogen. Penetrating keratoplasty had been performed 2 years before refractive surgery. After the antibiotic medication was tapered, 3 recurrences of interface infiltration with hypopyon were observed. Penetrating rekeratoplasty was deemed appropriate. Histological examination of the explanted corneal graft revealed anterior stromal neutrophil infiltration. This case illustrates that microbial pathogens brought underneath the flap by LASIK can persist months later despite antimicrobial treatment.
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- Thomas Reinhard
- Eye Hospital, Albert-Ludwig's University, Freiburg, Germany.
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Solomon R, Donnenfeld ED, Azar DT, Holland EJ, Palmon FR, Pflugfelder SC, Rubenstein JB. Infectious keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis: Results of an ASCRS survey. J Cataract Refract Surg 2003; 29:2001-6. [PMID: 14604725 DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(03)00512-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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To investigate the incidence, culture results, treatment, and visual outcomes of infectious keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) worldwide, the Cornea Clinical Committee of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) contacted 8600 United States and international ASCRS members by e-mail and asked them to respond to a questionnaire about post-LASIK infectious keratitis. One hundred sixteen infections were reported by 56 LASIK surgeons who had performed an estimated 338 550 procedures. Seventy-six cases presented in the first week after surgery, 7 during the second week, 17 between the second and fourth weeks, and 16 after 1 month. Forty-seven cases were not diagnosed on initial presentation. The most common organisms cultured were atypical mycobacteria and staphylococci. Empiric therapy is not recommended as most of the organisms are opportunistic and not responsive to conventional therapy. Flap elevation and culturing should be performed when post-LASIK infectious keratitis is suspected.
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- Renée Solomon
- Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, Rockville Centre, East Meadow, New York, USA
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Muallem MS, Alfonso EC, Romano AC, Miller D, Kurstin J, Marangon FB, Culbertson WW, Yoo SH. Bilateral Candida parapsilosis interface keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2003; 29:2022-5. [PMID: 14604730 DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(03)00217-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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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.
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- Marcus S Muallem
- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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Donnenfeld ED, O'Brien TP, Solomon R, Perry HD, Speaker MG, Wittpenn J. Infectious keratitis after photorefractive keratectomy. Ophthalmology 2003; 110:743-7. [PMID: 12689896 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(02)01936-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To elucidate risk factors, microbial culture results, and visual outcomes for infectious keratitis after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). DESIGN Multicenter, retrospective chart review, case report, and literature review. METHODS The records of 12 patients with infectious keratitis after PRK were reviewed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Causative organism, response to medical treatment, and visual outcome. RESULTS Infectious keratitis developed in 13 eyes of 12 patients after PRK. Organisms cultured were Staphylococcus aureus (n = 5), including a bilateral case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; Staphylococcus epidermidis (n = 4); Streptococcus pneumoniae (n = 3); and Streptococcus viridans (n = 1). Four patients manipulated their contact lenses, and 2 patients were exposed to nosocomial organisms while working in a hospital environment. Prophylactic antibiotics used were tobramycin (nine cases), polymyxin B-trimethoprim (three cases), and ciprofloxacin (one case). Final best spectacle-corrected visual acuity ranged from 20/20 to 20/100. CONCLUSIONS Infectious corneal ulceration is a serious potential complication of PRK. Gram-positive organisms are the most common pathogens. Antibiotic prophylaxis should be broad spectrum and should include gram-positive coverage.
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- Eric D Donnenfeld
- Department of Ophthalmology, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, New York, USA
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Karp CL, Tuli SS, Yoo SH, Vroman DT, Alfonso EC, Huang AH, Pflugfelder SC, Culbertson WW. Infectious keratitis after LASIK. Ophthalmology 2003; 110:503-10. [PMID: 12623812 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(02)01760-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To report the clinical course, management, and outcomes of culture-proven infectious keratitis in 15 eyes of 13 subjects after LASIK. DESIGN Retrospective, noncomparative, interventional case series. PARTICIPANTS Fifteen eyes of 13 subjects who underwent LASIK and developed culture-positive keratitis. INTERVENTION Infectious keratitis was encountered in the operative eyes between 1 day and 450 days. Cultures were obtained, and topical antibiotic therapy was administered in all cases. Some cases required flap lifting, irrigation, and soaking of the bed with antibiotics, flap amputation, or further surgical intervention. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Time periods from onset to diagnosis, from clinical diagnosis to clinical resolution, final acuities, microbiologic profiles, and medical and surgical interventions were reviewed. RESULTS Onset of symptoms of infection varied, depending on the infectious organism. Bacterial organisms tended to present earlier, whereas mycobacterial and fungal organisms had a later mean onset of presentation. Furthermore, the atypical organisms such as mycobacteria, fungus, and acanthamoeba also had a more delayed diagnosis, resulting in a prolonged disease course. CONCLUSIONS Infectious keratitis after LASIK is a potentially vision-threatening complication. Onset of symptoms varies depending on causative agents. Furthermore, atypical organisms in the interface or beneath the flap can pose both diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas. Location in the interface can make it more difficult to culture the organisms and prevent adequate penetration of topical antibiotics.
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- Carol L Karp
- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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Freitas D, Alvarenga L, Sampaio J, Mannis M, Sato E, Sousa L, Vieira L, Yu MC, Martins MC, Hoffling-Lima A, Belfort R. An outbreak of Mycobacterium chelonae infection after LASIK. Ophthalmology 2003; 110:276-85. [PMID: 12578767 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(02)01643-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe an outbreak of mycobacterial keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), including the microbiologic investigation, clinical findings, treatment response, and outcome. DESIGN Retrospective, noncomparative, interventional case series. PARTICIPANTS Patients (n = 10) who underwent LASIK surgery between August 22 and September 4, 2000, and developed mycobacterial infection. METHODS Patients were prospectively followed in relation to microbiologic investigation, clinical findings, treatment response, and outcome. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Most patients underwent bilateral simultaneous LASIK. Postoperative infection was signaled by the appearance of corneal infiltrates in the third postoperative week. The microbiologic workup was performed on cultures obtained either by direct scraping of the cornea or by lifting the flap. Medical therapy was instituted based on drug susceptibility testing. Surgical interventions such as corneal debridement and flap removal were performed during recurrences or when there was no satisfactory clinical response. RESULTS Cultures revealed Mycobacterium subspecies chelonae. Patients were treated with topical clarithromycin (1%), tobramycin (1.4%), and ofloxacin (0.3%). Oral clarithromycin (500 mg twice a day) was prescribed for those patients who did not respond clinically to topical treatment. Four eyes healed on this regimen. Flap removal was necessary in seven eyes. CONCLUSIONS This report highlights mycobacteria as an etiologic infectious agent after LASIK. Diagnosis can be difficult and is often delayed. The treatment mainstay is prolonged antibiotic therapy. Surgical debridement and flap removal may shorten the disease course.
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- Denise Freitas
- Ophthalmology Department, Federal University of São Paulo, Paulista School of Medicine, São Paulo Hospital, Rua Botucatu 822, 04023-062 São Paulo, Brazil.
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Pache M, Schipper I, Flammer J, Meyer P. Unilateral fungal and mycobacterial keratitis after simultaneous laser in situ keratomileusis. Cornea 2003; 22:72-5. [PMID: 12502955 DOI: 10.1097/00003226-200301000-00018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To report a case of unilateral fungal and mycobacterial keratitis after simultaneous laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). METHODS Case report of a 37-year-old woman who developed corneal infiltrates located at the flap-stroma interface in her left eye 3 weeks after LASIK for myopia. The infiltration progressed despite topical antibiotic therapy; therefore, the flap was lifted and irrigated with antibiotic solution. Parallel corneal scrapings were taken. The patient's condition deteriorated, prompting a lamellar keratoplasty. RESULTS Corneal scrapings demonstrated no growth. Microbiologic cultures of the corneal specimen were reported as negative, whereas histopathologic examination disclosed fungal filaments. Two months later, the patient presented corneal infiltrates of the left eye again. Because the situation worsened despite therapy, a penetrating keratoplasty was performed. Histopathologic examination of the host cornea revealed no pathogenic species; microbiologic cultures, however, demonstrated Mycobacterium chelonae. CONCLUSION Fungi and M. chelonae are rare and insidious causes of infectious keratitis after LASIK. Our case emphasizes the possible difficulties in diagnosing and treating a combined or subsequent infection with both species.
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MESH Headings
- Antifungal Agents/therapeutic use
- Corneal Stroma/microbiology
- Eye Infections, Bacterial/diagnosis
- Eye Infections, Bacterial/etiology
- Eye Infections, Bacterial/surgery
- Eye Infections, Fungal/diagnosis
- Eye Infections, Fungal/etiology
- Eye Infections, Fungal/surgery
- Female
- Humans
- Keratitis/diagnosis
- Keratitis/microbiology
- Keratitis/surgery
- Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ/adverse effects
- Keratoplasty, Penetrating
- Middle Aged
- Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous/diagnosis
- Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous/etiology
- Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous/surgery
- Mycobacterium chelonae/isolation & purification
- Postoperative Complications
- Surgical Flaps/microbiology
- Treatment Outcome
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- Mona Pache
- University Eye Clinic, P.O. Box, CH-4012 Basel, Switzerland
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Arevalo JF, Ramirez E, Suarez E, Cortez R, Ramirez G, Yepez JB. Retinal Detachment in Myopic Eyes After Laser in situ Keratomileusis. J Refract Surg 2002; 18:708-14. [PMID: 12458864 DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-20021101-07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the characteristics and surgical outcomes of rhegmatogenous retinal detachments in myopic eyes after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). METHODS Clinical charts of patients that developed rhegmatogenous retinal detachment after LASIK were reviewed. Surgery to repair rhegmatogenous retinal detachment was performed in 31 eyes (mean follow-up of 14 months after vitreoretinal surgery). RESULTS A total of 38,823 eyes underwent surgical correction of myopia from -0.75 to -29.00 D (mean -6.00 D). Thirty-three eyes (27 patients; frequency .08%) developed rhegmatogenous retinal detachment after LASIK; detachments occurred between 12 days and 60 months (mean 16.3 mo) after LASIK. Eyes that developed a rhegmatogenous retinal detachment had a mean -8.75 D before LASIK. Most rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and retinal breaks occurred in the temporal quadrants (71.1%). Final best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) of 20/40 or better was obtained in 38.7% of the 31 eyes (two patients refused surgery). Poor final visual acuity (20/200 or worse) occurred in 22.6% of eyes. Information regarding visual acuity after LASIK and before the development of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment was available in 24 eyes; 45.8% (11/24 eyes) lost two or more lines of visual acuity after vitreo-retinal surgery. Reasons for poor visual acuity included the development of proliferative vitreo-retinopathy (n=5), epiretinal membrane (n=1), chronicity of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (n=1), new breaks (n=1), displaced corneal flap (n=1), and cataract. CONCLUSIONS Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment after LASIK for myopia is a serious complication. Final visual acuity may be limited by myopic degeneration, amblyopia, or delayed surgical repair.
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- J Fernando Arevalo
- Retina and Vitreous Service, Clinica Oftalmologica Centro Caracas, San Bernardino, Caracas, Venezuela.
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Suarez E, Torres F, Vieira JC, Ramirez E, Arevalo JF. Anterior uveitis after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2002; 28:1793-8. [PMID: 12388030 DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(02)01364-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To report a case series of anterior uveitis after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and the incidence of anterior uveitis at a mean of 3 years. SETTING Centro Medico Docente La Trinidad and Clinica Oftalmologica Centro Caracas, Caracas, Venezuela. METHODS Five refractive surgeons and 18488 eyes that had surgical correction of a mean ametropia of -2.23 diopters (D) (range -10.25 to +4.25 D) participated in the study; 74.3% of the eyes were myopic. Laser in situ keratomileusis was performed in all eyes. Patients were followed for a mean of 36 months (range 6 to 48 months) after LASIK. The clinical charts of patients who developed uveitis after LASIK were reviewed. The mean preoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) was 15.2 mm Hg (range 12 to 19 mm Hg). The mean corneal ablation depth was 37.47 micro m (range 12 to 98 micro m). In the immediate postoperative period, all patients received a combination of topical dexamethasone and tobramycin. RESULTS Thirty-five eyes (18 patients) developed anterior uveitis after LASIK. Signs and symptoms appeared a mean of 20.7 days (range 17 to 28 days) postoperatively and 5.08 days (range 2 to 8 days) after withdrawal of topical steroid and antibiotic agents. Eyes that developed LASIK-related uveitis had a mean preoperative spherical equivalent of -2.32 D (range -7.00 to +4.25 D). Intraocular pressure dropped to a mean of 8.0 mm Hg (range 4 to 12 mm Hg) at the onset of uveitis (P <.0001). The LASIK-related anterior uveitis resolved and IOP returned to baseline after a mean of 3 days on topical steroid and cycloplegic agents. Laboratory and immunology (including human leukocyte antigen-B27) tests were negative in 15 of 18 patients (83.33%). The incidence of uveitis after LASIK was 0.18%. CONCLUSIONS Anterior uveitis after LASIK is infrequent. It may be due to uveal trauma during surgery with disruption of normal anterior-chamber-associated immune deviation, decreased antiinflammatory cytokines, and increased proinflammatory cytokines. Further studies are needed to investigate the mechanisms of this association.
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PURPOSE To describe the time course, diagnosis, clinical features, and treatment of seven patients with Mycobacterium szulgai keratitis that developed from 7 to 24 weeks after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). METHODS Seven of 30 eyes of 18 patients were identified with keratitis after LASIK. The first two patients presented 12 to 14 weeks after LASIK; nontuberculous mycobacteria were identified 1 month after the flaps were cultured. Patient recall identified three additional cases by culture and two cases by clinical features alone. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) was used to type the isolates, and treatment was modified based on susceptibilities. RESULTS M. szulgai was identified in five patients for whom cultures were performed, but response to empiric therapy based on cultures proved unsatisfactory. The keratitis resolved in all patients with treatment including clarithromycin based on susceptibilities. Medical therapy was sufficient, although one patient required flap amputation. Six of seven patients recovered best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), while one patient lost one line of BCVA. Two patients lost one line of postoperative uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), two patients gained one line of UCVA, and three patients recovered postoperative UCVA. PFGE analysis revealed that the M. szulgai strains were identical, and the infection source was contaminated ice used to chill syringes for saline lavage. CONCLUSIONS Nontuberculous mycobacterial keratitis after LASIK is a diagnostic and management challenge, but outcomes can be preserved with treatment based on susceptibilities. This cluster underscores the importance of adherence to sterile protocol during LASIK.
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- Samuel F A Fulcher
- Division of Ophthalmology, Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508, USA.
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Peng Q, Holzer MP, Kaufer PH, Apple DJ, Solomon KD. Interface fungal infection after laser in situ keratomileusis presenting as diffuse lamellar keratitis. A clinicopathological report. J Cataract Refract Surg 2002; 28:1400. [PMID: 12160810 DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(02)01241-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To report clinicopathological analyses of 3 cases of interface fungal infection following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK). SETTING Center for Research on Ocular Therapeutics and Biodevices and Arthur and Holly Magill Research Center for Vision Correction, Storm Eye Institute, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA. METHODS Clinicopathological analysis of 5 eyes of 3 patients who developed culture-proven interface fungal infection after LASIK was performed. Detailed pathological analysis of the amputated flap from 1 case included light, scanning, and transmission electron microscopy. RESULTS Culture and pathological analysis revealed Candida albicans in all 3 cases. Common links among the cases were early onset of DLK following intensive corticosteroid and antibiotic treatment and later onset of interface fungal infection. All cases resolved, and good visual acuity was restored after medical treatment with antifungal agents. CONCLUSIONS Interface fungal infection after LASIK can be sight-threatening. Early lifting of the flap, fungal culture, and aggressive antifungal treatment are required to treat this complication and avoid deleterious sequelae.
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- Qun Peng
- Center for Research on Ocular Therapeutics and Biodevices, Department of Ophthalmology, Storm Eye Institute, Medical University of South Carolina, 167 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 19425-5536, USA
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Pushker N, Dada T, Sony P, Ray M, Agarwal T, Vajpayee RB. Microbial Keratitis After Laser in situ Keratomileusis. J Refract Surg 2002; 18:280-6. [PMID: 12051385 DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-20020501-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE AND METHOD To review the literature on microbial keratitis reported after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). RESULTS Forty-one eyes have been reported to have microbial keratitis after LASIK. The causative organisms vary from gram positive bacteria to atypical mycobacteria, fungal, and viral pathogens. The infection is usually acquired intraoperatively, but may also be caused by postoperative contamination. A majority of the patients present within 72 hours of the surgery with an acute onset of symptoms. Management of microbial keratitis after LASIK includes aggressive topical fortified antibiotic therapy, irrigation of stromal bed with antibiotic solution after lifting the flap, and sending the scraping of the infiltrate for microbiological evaluation. The keratitis heals with scarring and a best spectacle-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better can be obtained in the majority of the patients. CONCLUSION Microbial keratitis is a sight-threatening complication of LASIK.
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- Neelam Pushker
- R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India
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Ritterband D, Kelly J, McNamara T, Kresloff M, Koplin R, Seedor J. Delayed-onset multifocal polymicrobial keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2002; 28:898-9. [PMID: 11978476 DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(01)01015-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We report a case of mixed Aspergillus fumigatus and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus stromal keratitis in a 43-year-old man who developed discomfort and swelling in his right eye 20 days after uneventful bilateral laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Clinical examination revealed 2 distinct corneal infiltrates beneath the LASIK flap. Corneal scrapings were taken for microscopic examination and culture. Both infiltrates initially improved on topical antibiotic therapy, but over the next 18 days, 1 infiltrate worsened and repeat cultures were performed, which demonstrated A fumigatus. Natamycin 5% and amphotericin 0.1% were started and continued for 8 weeks with resolution of the infiltrate and return of the best corrected visual acuity. Delayed-onset multifocal keratitis is a rare complication of LASIK. Fungal entities should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
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- David Ritterband
- Department of Ophthalmology, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, New York, USA.
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Alvarenga L, Freitas D, Hofling-Lima AL, Belfort R, Sampaio J, Sousa L, Yu M, Mannis M. Infectious post-LASIK crystalline keratopathy caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria. Cornea 2002; 21:426-9. [PMID: 11973397 DOI: 10.1097/00003226-200205000-00020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To report three cases of infectious crystalline keratopathy caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria after LASIK surgery. METHODS Interventional case reports and literature review. RESULTS Infectious keratitis with clinical features of crystalline keratopathy after LASIK is described. Culture revealed Mycobacterium chelonae from the corneal scrapings of the three patients, all of whom underwent medical and surgical (debridement) treatment. CONCLUSIONS Mycobacteria may cause infectious crystalline keratopathy after LASIK. The presence of crystalline keratopathy in patients that underwent LASIK must be considered an indicator of nontuberculous mycobacteria infection. Microbiologic work-up of a corneal specimen is required for the institution of appropriate therapy.
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- Lênio Alvarenga
- Department of Ophthalmology, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil.
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Holmes GP, Bond GB, Fader RC, Fulcher SF. A Cluster of cases of Mycobacterium szulgai keratitis that occurred after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. Clin Infect Dis 2002; 34:1039-46. [PMID: 11914991 DOI: 10.1086/339487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2001] [Revised: 11/19/2001] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a recently developed ophthalmic procedure. When 2 patients developed keratitis caused by Mycobacterium szulgai after they underwent LASIK surgery, we conducted a retrospective cohort study of all LASIK procedures performed at Scott & White Clinic (Temple, Texas) during a 4.5-month period. Seven patients had compatible symptoms and signs, 5 of whom had confirmed M. szulgai keratitis. Five cases occurred among 30 procedures performed by doctor A, and there were no cases among 62 procedures performed by doctor B (approximate relative risk, 12.0; 95% confidence interval, 1.6-679.0; P=.0029). Doctor A had chilled syringes of saline solution in ice for intraoperative lavage-the only factor that differentiated the procedures of the 2 surgeons. Cultures of samples from the source ice machine's drain identified M. szulgai; the strain was identical to isolates recovered from all confirmed cases and differed from 4 standard M. szulgai strains, as determined by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. Intraoperative contamination from ice water apparently led to M. szulgai keratitis in these patients.
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- Gary P Holmes
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic, Temple, TX, 76508, USA.
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Ramírez M, Hernández-Quintela E, Beltrán F, Naranjo-Tackman R. Pneumococcal keratitis at the flap interface after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2002; 28:550-2. [PMID: 11973108 DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(01)01000-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A 28-year-old woman had uneventful laser in situ keratomileusis in the right eye. Six days postoperatively, she reported ocular pain and a large corneal stromal infiltrate was observed at the flap interface. A second surgery including lifting and excising the flap and scraping the stromal bed was performed. Topical antibiotics were prescribed. A bacterial culture revealed Streptococcus pneumoniae. The keratitis responded well to topical vancomycin. Twelve days after the second surgery, the stromal infiltrate had regressed, the hypopyon had resolved, and visual acuity was hand movements at 0.5 m.
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- Manuel Ramírez
- Cornea and Refractive Surgery Services, Asociación Para Evitar la Ceguera en México, Hospital Luis Sánchez Bulnes, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Chandra NS, Torres MF, Winthrop KL, Bruckner DA, Heidemann DG, Calvet HM, Yakrus M, Mondino BJ, Holland GN. Cluster of Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis cases following laser in-situ keratomileusis. Am J Ophthalmol 2001; 132:819-30. [PMID: 11730644 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9394(01)01267-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe a cluster of Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis cases involving patients who underwent laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) at a single refractive surgery center. DESIGN Descriptive case series of four patients and cohort study to identify disease associations. METHODS Examination schedules, diagnostic tests, and therapy were based on best medical judgment. Isolates from three patients were compared by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. Epidemiologic studies were performed to identify the source of infection. RESULTS Seven of eight eyes developed M. chelonae keratitis following bilateral simultaneous LASIK. Each patient was thought to have diffuse lamellar keratitis initially, but all seven eyes were noted to have opacities suggestive of infectious keratitis by 13 to 21 days after surgery. All eyes had undergone hyperopic LASIK over four days in April 2001 by one surgeon in a community-based refractive surgery center. A cohort study of all patients undergoing LASIK at the same center in April 2001 revealed that M. chelonae keratitis occurred only in persons undergoing correction of hyperopia (seven of 14 eyes vs. none of 217 eyes undergoing myopic LASIK, P <.001). The only difference identified between procedures was use of masks created from a soft contact lens in hyperopic LASIK. Three isolates (three patients) were indistinguishable by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. Eyes were treated with a combination of antimicrobial agents, including topical azithromycin in three patients, with resolution of infection in all eyes over 6 to 14 weeks. The source of infection was not identified on environmental cultures. CONCLUSION Postoperative nontuberculous mycobacterial keratitis can occur in an epidemic fashion following LASIK. Topical amikacin, azithromycin, clarithromycin, ciprofloxacin, or a combination of these agents, appears to be effective treatment for these infections.
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MESH Headings
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Bacterial Proteins/analysis
- California
- Cluster Analysis
- Cohort Studies
- Cornea/microbiology
- Cornea/surgery
- Drug Therapy, Combination/therapeutic use
- Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field
- Eye Infections, Bacterial/drug therapy
- Eye Infections, Bacterial/epidemiology
- Eye Infections, Bacterial/etiology
- Eye Infections, Bacterial/microbiology
- Female
- Humans
- Hyperopia/surgery
- Keratitis/drug therapy
- Keratitis/epidemiology
- Keratitis/etiology
- Keratitis/microbiology
- Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ/adverse effects
- Middle Aged
- Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous/drug therapy
- Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous/epidemiology
- Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous/etiology
- Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous/microbiology
- Mycobacterium chelonae/isolation & purification
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- N S Chandra
- Ocular Inflammatory Disease Center, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a rapidly evolving ophthalmic surgical procedure. Several anatomic and refractive complications have been identified. Anatomic complications include corneal flap abnormalities, epithelial ingrowth, and corneal ectasia. Refractive complications include unexpected refractive outcomes, irregular astigmatism, decentration, visual aberrations, and loss of vision. Infectious keratitis, dry eyes, and diffuse lamellar keratitis may also occur following LASIK. By examining the etiology, management, and prevention of these complications, the refractive surgeon may be able to improve visual outcomes and prevent vision-threatening problems. Reporting outcomes and mishaps of LASIK surgery will help refine our approach to the management of emerging complications.
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- S A Melki
- Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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Suresh PS, Campbell I, Herzig S, Rootman DS. Mycobacterium keratitis following hyperopic laser in situ keratomileusis. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2001; 36:272-4. [PMID: 11548144 DOI: 10.1016/s0008-4182(01)80021-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- P S Suresh
- Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, Ont
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Kouyoumdjian GA, Forstot SL, Durairaj VD, Damiano RE. Infectious keratitis after laser refractive surgery. Ophthalmology 2001; 108:1266-8. [PMID: 11425685 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(01)00600-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To report two cases of infectious keratitis, one fungal after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and the other bacterial after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). DESIGN Two interventional case reports. PARTICIPANTS Case 1 is a male who was seen 3 weeks after PRK with a corneal ulceration. Case 2 involves a female who was seen 7 weeks after LASIK with interface granularity. RESULTS Cultures in case 1 were identified as Scopulariopsis species, and despite intensive treatment, a therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty (PK) was eventually performed. Case 2 had cultures identified as Mycobacterium chelonae and also ultimately required a therapeutic PK. CONCLUSIONS Two unusual infectious keratitides are reported after different laser refractive surgery techniques.
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- G A Kouyoumdjian
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado 80262, USA
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Price FW, Willes L, Price M, Lyng A, Ries J. A prospective, randomized comparison of the use versus non-use of topical corticosteroids after laser in situ keratomileusis. Ophthalmology 2001; 108:1236-44; discussion 1244-5. [PMID: 11425681 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(01)00624-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the benefit and safety of topical corticosteroids after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). DESIGN Prospective, randomized, double-masked clinical trial. PARTICIPANTS A consecutive series of 1747 eyes in 897 patients desiring surgical correction of myopia from plano to -16 diopters (D) with up to 6 D of astigmatism. INTERVENTION Patients were randomly assigned to topical corticosteroids or artificial tears. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome measure was stability of refraction. Secondary outcome measures were differences in best-corrected visual acuity, decrease in spherical refractive myopia, improvement in uncorrected visual acuity, predictability of achieved corrections versus planned corrections, evaluation of postoperative haze, preservation of best-corrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and incidence of complications and adverse events. RESULTS No difference was found between the groups for refractive accuracy, best-corrected or uncorrected visual acuity, or safety. Topical corticosteroids were associated with a prolonged period of refractive regression in moderate to high myopes (-7.25 to -16.00 D) (P = 0.01). Increased haze was noted at the 1 week examination for eyes not receiving topical steroids (P = 0.008); however, in most cases this was clinically insignificant. Thirty-six eyes (2.1%) required supplemental topical corticosteroids unrelated to reoperation. Two eyes received these on the first postoperative day and 15 at the 1-week examination. CONCLUSIONS Topical corticosteroids did not seem to play any beneficial role in routine postoperative treatment after LASIK, and they were associated with decreased stability of refraction in more highly myopic eyes. Eyes that require additional topical corticosteroids are easily identified at either the initial postoperative examinations or during the course of routine postoperative care.
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- F W Price
- Price Vision Group, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Ambrósio R, Wilson SE. Complications of Laser in situ Keratomileusis: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment. J Refract Surg 2001; 17:350-79. [PMID: 11383767 DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-20010501-09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To review the etiology, prevention, and management of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) complications. METHODS Review of literature and the experience of the authors. RESULTS Careful preoperative screening is critical to prevention of many potential complications of LASIK. Flap complications that occur during surgery are typically managed by replacement of the flap and repeating the surgery or applying special methods such as transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy weeks to months following the initial procedure. A common source of serious complications is the use of a microkeratome that functions after improper assembly. Timely treatment of postoperative complications such as diffuse lamellar keratitis, flap striae, and infection is critical to an optimal outcome. CONCLUSION Most complications of LASIK can be treated effectively and have minimal effect on the final outcome after surgery, if appropriate methods are used for management.
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- R Ambrósio
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
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PURPOSE To report a case of Aspergillus fumigatus keratitis after a laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) enhancement procedure. METHOD Case report. RESULTS A 56-year-old woman developed an ulcer in the flap 13 days after LASIK enhancement. A 4-week course of fortified antibiotics for a presumed bacterial infection followed. The ulcer progressed, causing 60% thinning of the corneal stroma. A biopsy was performed 5 weeks after onset of symptoms, and antifungal agents were initiated. Cultures showed A. fumigatus. Her cornea perforated after the biopsy, requiring cyanoacrylate and lamellar overlay sutures, but the infiltrate resolved on antifungal agents. CONCLUSION This report is the first description of Aspergillus keratitis after LASIK. We hypothesize that the infection became established on the stromal bed during surgery and led to melting, anteriorly through the flap and posteriorly through the stroma. Diagnosis was made by a corneal biopsy and inoculation of a wide array of media. This case demonstrates the need to consider atypical organisms, including fungi, in the differential diagnosis of post-LASIK infections when there is no response to therapy and highlights the role of corneal biopsy and flap lifting in the diagnosis of this condition.
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- I C Kuo
- Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service of the Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco 94143, USA
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Sridhar MS, Gopinathan U, Garg P, Sharma S, Rao GN. Ocular nocardia infections with special emphasis on the cornea. Surv Ophthalmol 2001; 45:361-78. [PMID: 11274691 DOI: 10.1016/s0039-6257(00)00207-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Nocardia are aerobic, gram-positive, nonmotile and branching filamentous bacteria. Corneal infection by Nocardia is rare. Trauma is the most common predisposing factor. Isolated case reports of nocardial infection associated with contact lens wear and laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) have been reported. The clinical picture usually consists of superficial patchy infiltrates, which may be arranged in a wreath pattern. Presence of gram-positive, branching, beaded filaments that stain with 1% acid-fast stain (using 1% sulfuric acid, modified Kinyoun's method) in smears of corneal scrapings is suggestive of nocardial infection. Nocardia grow on commonly used media as tiny, white, dry colonies. Available knowledge and clinical experience suggest that although sulfacetamide eyedrops can be tried as the initial drug, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and amikacin are effective drugs. Once therapy is initiated, the infiltrate responds promptly and resolves, forming a corneal scar with or without vascularization, and good visual recovery can be expected.
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- M S Sridhar
- Cornea Center, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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Sharma N, Dada T, Dada VK, Vajpayee RB. Acute hemorrhagic keratoconjunctivitis after LASIK. J Cataract Refract Surg 2001; 27:344-5. [PMID: 11322141 DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(01)00780-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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