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Pseudomonas keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis
Namrata Sharma1, Rajesh Sinha, Arun Singhvi
1Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Abstract:
We report a 32-year-old woman who presented with infectious keratitis in the right eye 3 weeks after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). On microbiological investigations, the microorganism isolated was Pseudomonas aeruginosa that was sensitive to ciprofloxacin. To our knowledge, this is the only case report in the literature of post-LASIK infectious keratitis caused by P aeruginosa.
Insights
A rare case of infectious keratitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa occurred 3 weeks after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The patient
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a common refractive surgery.
- Infectious keratitis is a rare but serious complication following LASIK.
Observation:
- A 32-year-old woman developed infectious keratitis in her right eye three weeks post-LASIK.
- Microbiological investigation identified Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Findings:
- The isolated Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain was sensitive to ciprofloxacin.
- This represents the first reported case of post-LASIK infectious keratitis caused by P. aeruginosa.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of vigilant monitoring for infectious keratitis after LASIK.
- Ciprofloxacin may be an effective treatment for P. aeruginosa keratitis post-LASIK.
- Underscores the need for prompt microbiological diagnosis and targeted antibiotic therapy.
