Corneal interface abscess after excimer laser in situ keratomileusis

J Refract Surg. 1998 Mar-Apr;14(2):156-7. doi: 10.3928/1081-597X-19980301-16.

Abstract

Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) carries the risk of infection. We report a case culture-negative interface abscess following LASIK that was successfully treated with antibiotics and povidone iodine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / drug therapy
  • Abscess / microbiology*
  • Abscess / pathology
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Corneal Diseases / drug therapy
  • Corneal Diseases / microbiology*
  • Corneal Diseases / pathology
  • Corneal Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Corneal Transplantation / methods
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial* / drug therapy
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial* / etiology
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial* / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Myopia / surgery
  • Povidone-Iodine / therapeutic use
  • Surgical Flaps

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Povidone-Iodine