Herpes simplex keratitis following excimer laser application

Chao Kung Lu; Ko Hua Chen; Shui Mei Lee; Wen Ming Hsu; Jui Yang Lai; Yen Shien Li

doi:10.3928/1081-597x-20060501-15

Herpes simplex keratitis following excimer laser application

Chao Kung Lu, Ko Hua Chen, Shui Mei Lee, Wen Ming Hsu, Jui Yang Lai, Yen Shien Li

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PURPOSE: To report two cases of herpes simplex keratitis following excimer laser application. METHODS: Two immunocompetent patients with no history of ocular viral infection developed ulcers after LASIK and phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK), respectively. RESULTS: Antiviral treatment was administered, and the lesions healed within 14 days. CONCLUSIONS: These two cases suggest that herpes simplex virus was associated with the use of the excimer laser.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	509-511
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Refractive Surgery
Volume	22
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3928/1081-597x-20060501-15
Publication status	Published - May 2006
Externally published	Yes

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Surgery
Ophthalmology

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