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Published on: July 10, 2018
Spontaneous corneal perforation in ocular rosacea
Khalid Al Arfaj1, Waseem Al Zamil
1Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
|July 10, 2010
Summary
Rosacea can cause severe eye problems, including corneal perforation. Prompt surgical repair and medication successfully treated a case in a Saudi Arabian woman, preserving vision.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Rosacea is a common facial skin condition.
- Ocular rosacea involves the eyelids and ocular surface, ranging from mild irritation to severe complications.
- Corneal perforation is a rare but serious ocular manifestation of rosacea.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of peripheral corneal perforation in a patient with rosacea.
- To describe the successful management of this severe ocular complication.
Main Methods:
- A case report of a 49-year-old Saudi Arabian female with rosacea.
- Management included surgical repair of the corneal perforation, oral doxycycline, and topical steroids.
Main Results:
- The corneal perforation was successfully repaired.
- The patient achieved a final best corrected visual acuity of 20/30.
- No recurrence or significant complications were noted during follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Ocular rosacea can lead to sight-threatening conditions like corneal perforation.
- Timely ophthalmological referral and appropriate medical and surgical management are crucial.
- Long-term follow-up is recommended for patients with ocular rosacea and severe ocular surface disease.
