Hypopyon uveitis following LASIK in a patient with ulcerative colitis.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-2012
Abstract
PURPOSE: To present a case of unilateral hypopyon uveitis that began 15 days after uneventful bilateral LASIK in a 24-year-old man with an undisclosed history of ulcerative colitis.
METHODS: Case report.
RESULTS: The hypopyon uveitis completely resolved after treatment with aggressive topical and oral steroid agents in combination with topical antibiotic coverage.
CONCLUSIONS: Although rare, visually significant hypopyon uveitis may arise after LASIK in the setting of ulcerative colitis and positive human leukocyte antigen (HLA) B27. Early recognition and treatment can result in an excellent outcome. The exact relationship between hypopyon uveitis and LASIK is impossible to ascertain.
Volume
28
Issue
8
First Page
589
Last Page
591
ISSN
1081-597X
Published In/Presented At
Liu, M. P., Hwang, F. S., Dunn, J. P., Stark, W. J., & Bower, K. S. (2012). Hypopyon uveitis following LASIK in a patient with ulcerative colitis. Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995), 28(8), 589–591. https://doi.org/10.3928/1081597X-20120722-02
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
22869236
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article