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Anthony M Carlsson1, Graham D Barrett
1Lion's Eye Institute, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Perth, Australia.
Abstract
Case Report:
We report a case of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery in a patient with Darier-White disease.
Comments:
A keratotic lid lesion in contact with the ocular surface near the temporal corneal wound is believed to be the source of infection. Such lesions are the predominant manifestation of Darier-White disease and are known to harbour gram-positive skin flora. This has implications for planning intraocular surgery in these patients.
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