A CASE REPORT OF CORNEAL TUNNEL ABSCESS FOLLOWING ND-YAG LASER CAPSULOTOMY
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 56
Abstract
PRESENTATION OF THE CASE We describe the case report of a patient who developed a corneal abscess following Nd:YAG laser treatment. History A 55-year-old woman, nondiabetic, non-hypertensive presented to eye OPD with complaints of pain, redness, watering and diminution of vision in right eye since 5 days. There was a history of cataract extraction (phacoemulsification with PCIOL implantation) in right eye 45 days back followed by Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy 5 days back in the same eye. Post laser, patient developed redness associated with watering, discharge and pain with decreased vision. Patient had been using topical antibiotic steroid drops for 2 weeks following cataract surgery.
Authors and Affiliations
Syed Heena Kubravi, Syed Tariq Qureshi, Khalid Kawoosa
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