Recurrent anterior uveitis and glaucoma associated with inadvertent entry of ointment into the anterior chamber after radial keratotomy

Authors
Garzozi, HJ Muallem, MS Harris, A
Citation
Hj. Garzozi et al., Recurrent anterior uveitis and glaucoma associated with inadvertent entry of ointment into the anterior chamber after radial keratotomy, J CAT REF S, 25(12), 1999, pp. 1685-1687
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Optalmology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY
ISSN journal
08863350 → ACNP
Volume
25
Issue
12
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1685 - 1687
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-3350(199912)25:12<1685:RAUAGA>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Anterior uveitis and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) occurred after rad ial keratotomy that was complicated by microperforation and penetration of antibiotic ophthalmic ointment into the anterior chamber. Anterior uveitis and IOP elevation were observed during the early postoperative follow-up an d 41 and 61 months after surgery. All 3 attacks responded well to topical a nti-inflammatory and antiglaucoma treatment. The probable causes of the uve itis and glaucoma in this case are discussed. J Cataract Refract Surg 1999; 25: 1685-1687 (C) 1999 ASCRS and ESCRS.