Infectious crystalline keratopathy: A case series

Nepal J Ophthalmol. 2022 Jul;14(28):143-149. doi: 10.3126/nepjoph.v14i2.33407.

Abstract

This is the case series of three patients of infectious crystalline keratopathy (ICK) presented to us after undergoing penetrating keratoplasty between 2010 to 2020. The lesions showed classical crystalline patterns and clinical diagnosis was made. The patients were treated by broad spectrum antibiotics till the complete resolution of the lesions. The cases highlight the clinical features, diagnosis and management of this rare and resistant disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary*
  • Humans
  • Keratitis*
  • Keratoplasty, Penetrating

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents