A Case of Herpetic Simplex Keratitis after Application of 0.015% Tafluprost Eye Drops
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 1950-1953, 2013.
Artículo
en Coreano
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| ID: wpr-11366
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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Asunto principal:
Soluciones Oftálmicas
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Recurrencia
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Aciclovir
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Agudeza Visual
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Glaucoma
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Queratitis Herpética
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Tartrato de Brimonidina
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Hiperemia
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Queratitis
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Enfermedades del Aparato Lagrimal
Límite:
Anciano
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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