Caterpillar setae-induced acute anterior uveitis: A case report

PURPOSE: To report uveitis secondary to ocular penetration of caterpillar h airs (setae), METHODS: Case report, A documented attack of acute anterior uveitis was cau sed by initially overlooked penetration of caterpillar setae, RESULTS: A 66-year-old man presenting with unilateral hypertensive keratouv eitis was treated with antiherpes simplex medication (along with local anti -inflammatory and cycloplegic agents) after anterior chamber paracentesis a nd serologic testing. Laboratory testing was negative, Resolution occurred after 5 days, and corneal clearing showed a predescemetic caterpillar seta, CONCLUSION: Patient history taken in an anterior uveitis setting should inc lude gardening habits and searching for possible exposure to insects or ara chnids. (C) 2000 by Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.