A Case of Herpetic Simplex Keratitis after Application of 0.015% Tafluprost Eye Drops
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 1950-1953, 2013.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report a single case of herpes simplex keratitis after application of 0.015% tafluprost eye drops. CASESUMMARY:
A 68-year-old male presented with left eye discomfort, epiphora, decreased visual acuity and hyperemia. The patient was diagnosed with glaucoma 6 weeks prior and started on 0.015% tafluprost eye drops in left eye and 0.15% brimonidine in both eyes. On slit lamp examination dendritic epithelial defect was observed and the patient was diagnosed with herpes simplex keratitis. The 0.015% tafluprost treatment was discontinued and 0.15% brimonidine was applied in both eyes twice a day. The herpetic keratitis in his left eye resolved completely in 2 weeks with acyclovir ointment and oral antiviral agent. No further recurrence was observed in the following 3 months.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Ophthalmic Solutions
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Recurrence
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Acyclovir
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Visual Acuity
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Glaucoma
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Keratitis, Herpetic
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Brimonidine Tartrate
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Hyperemia
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Keratitis
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Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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