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Margaret P Liu1, Frank S Hwang, J P Dunn
1Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA. margaret.liu.md@gmail.com
Purpose:
To present a case of unilateral hypopyon uveitis that began 15 days after uneventful bilateral LASIK in a 24-year-old man with an undisclosed history of ulcerative colitis.
Methods:
Case report.
Results:
The hypopyon uveitis completely resolved after treatment with aggressive topical and oral steroid agents in combination with topical antibiotic coverage.
Conclusions:
Although rare, visually significant hypopyon uveitis may arise after LASIK in the setting of ulcerative colitis and positive human leukocyte antigen (HLA) B27. Early recognition and treatment can result in an excellent outcome. The exact relationship between hypopyon uveitis and LASIK is impossible to ascertain.
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