Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis following laser in situ keratomileusis

J Refract Surg. 1998 May-Jun;14(3):357-60. doi: 10.3928/1081-597X-19980501-21.

Abstract

Corneal infection after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is rare. However, surgical trauma or breakdown of epithelium increases the risk of surface infection. We present the case of a 45 year old woman who developed keratitis due to Mycobacterium chelonae 1 month after LASIK with the Mini-Laser Sight 2000 excimer laser. After an initial improvement following antibiotic therapy the infection progressed until it was necessary to perform penetrating keratoplasty, with a successful result.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cornea / microbiology
  • Cornea / pathology
  • Corneal Transplantation*
  • Corneal Ulcer / microbiology*
  • Corneal Ulcer / pathology
  • Corneal Ulcer / surgery
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial* / microbiology
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial* / pathology
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial* / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratoplasty, Penetrating
  • Laser Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous* / microbiology
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous* / pathology
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous* / surgery
  • Mycobacterium chelonae / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents