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Removal of giant vernal papillae by CO2 laser
Nadav Belfair1, Tova Monos, Jaime Levy
1Department of Ophthalmology, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
Background:
We report our experience in removing giant papillae in cases with severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis using CO2 laser.
Methods:
Five cases with conjunctival giant papillae due to severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis were treated with CO2 laser. All cases were resistant to conventional treatment. In 4 eyes, there was also an associated corneal shield ulcer.
Results:
In all 5 cases the procedure was uneventful. Retreatment was performed in only 2 cases because of recurrence of the papillae. No intra- or postoperative complications were observed.
Interpretation:
CO2 laser seems to be a safe method for removing conjunctival giant papillae in cases with severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis. It is also a repeatable method that enables a rapid conjunctival and corneal recovery.
