Bimatoprost and Herpetic Keratitis- A Rare Association
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 3
Abstract
A 60-year-old man presented with features of bilateral herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis. Patient has past H/O primary open angle glaucoma in both eyes and was on 0.03% bimatoprost eye drop once a day for last 1 year. Patient has no H/O of any systemic illness or similar past history. Patient was shifted to Brimonidine (0.2%) and Timolol (0.5%) combination eye drop for IOP control and started on Acyclovir 3% eye ointment and Homatropine eye drop both eyes. The patient recovered in 10 days. Since 1 year he has no recurrence of keratitis and his IOP is controlled with current medications.
Authors and Affiliations
Bratin Manna, S Visalakshi, N Sudha, Nishant J Raju
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