Bilateral Candida parapsilosis interface keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2003 Oct;29(10):2022-5. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(03)00217-7.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Candida / isolation & purification*
  • Candidiasis / diagnosis
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy
  • Candidiasis / microbiology*
  • Cornea / microbiology
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / diagnosis
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / drug therapy
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / microbiology*
  • Flucytosine / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Keratitis / diagnosis
  • Keratitis / drug therapy
  • Keratitis / microbiology*
  • Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Confocal
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Amphotericin B
  • Flucytosine