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Post-lasik Infectious Crystalline Keratopathy Caused By Alternaria
Post-LASIK infectious crystalline keratopathy caused by Alternaria.
Author: Verma K , Vajpayee RB , Titiyal JS , Sharma N , Nayak N
Source: Cornea, 24(8): 1018-20 2005

Summary of Research:

The purpose of the study was to describe a case of infectious crystalline keratopathy (ICK) after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) caused by Alternaria species.

The methods used in the research:

A case report

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of a 29-year-old woman who presented with clinical features of ICK 3 weeks after LASIK surgery.

Results & Conclusion:

Medical therapy failed to control and resolve the corneal infection. Penetrating keratoplasty was performed, which controlled the infection and aided in visual recovery of 20/30.The culture of the corneal button revealed the presence of Alternaria species fungus.

CONCLUSIONS:

Alternaria species fungus may cause ICK after LASIK.