Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ulcerative keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2001
Abstract
We report the first case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ulcerative keratitis after routine bilateral laser in situ keratomileusis. Within 24 hours of initial ulceration the lamellar flap melted, disintegrating into necrotic fragments. Recognition of lamellar flap infections followed by immediate medical and surgical management is critical to preserving vision.
Volume
27
Issue
9
First Page
1523
Last Page
1525
ISSN
0886-3350
Published In/Presented At
Rubinfeld, R. S., & Negvesky, G. J. (2001). Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ulcerative keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis. Journal of cataract and refractive surgery, 27(9), 1523–1525. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0886-3350(00)00783-5
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
11566544
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article
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