Inside-out: Infectious Endophthalmitis with Secondary Corneal Perforation

Infectious keratitis with corneal perforation associated with corneal hydrops and contact lens wear in keratoconus.

BACKGROUND Corneal perforation is an uncommon complication associated with keratoconus. The first cases of infectious keratitis and corneal perforation associated with corneal hydrops and contact lens wear are reported in two keratoconus patients. METHODS A retrospective chart review and histopathological examination were carried out. RESULTS Both patients progressed to corneal perforation ...

delayed corneal perforation secondary to topical diclofenac use after lasek

purpose: to report a case of delayed corneal perforation secondary to topical diclofenac usage after myopic lasek and review of literature. patients and findings: a 25-year-old female with history of myopic lasek 2 months before referred to her surgeon with epithelial defect, stromal thinning and infiltration. she was treated with antimicrobial medications for infectious keratitis for one week....

Infectious endophthalmitis after cataract surgery.

Nontraumatic corneal perforation.

PURPOSE To study the predisposing conditions, treatments, and visual outcomes of nontraumatic corneal perforations. METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted of all nontraumatic corneal perforations seen between January 1992 and December 1998, with > or = 3 months of follow-up, at the Cornea Service Wills Eye Hospital. RESULTS A total of 40 nontraumatic corneal perforations was ana...

Management of corneal perforation.

Corneal perforation may be associated with prolapse of ocular tissue and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Although infectious keratitis is an important cause, corneal xerosis and collagen vascular diseases should be considered in the differential diagnosis, especially in cases that do not respond to conventional medical therapy. Although medical therapy is a useful adjunct, a surgical a...