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- A Case of Herpetic Simplex Keratitis after Application of 0.015% Tafluprost Eye Drops
- 발행기관
- 대한안과학회
- 저자명
- 박호균 최상경,Ho Gyun Park, MD, Sangkyung Choi, MD
- 간행물 정보
- 『대한안과학회지』Ophthalmological Society,volume54,number12, 1950~1953쪽, 전체 4쪽
- 주제분류
- 의약학 > 의학일반
- 파일형태
- 발행일자
- 2013.12.13
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영문 초록
Purpose: To report a single case of herpes simplex keratitis after application of 0.015% tafluprost eye drops.
Case summary: A 68-year-old male presented with left eye discomfort, epiphora, decreased visual acuity and hyperemia. The patient was diagnosed with glaucoma 6 weeks prior and started on 0.015% tafluprost eye drops in left eye and 0.15% brimonidine in both eyes. On slit lamp examination dendritic epithelial defect was observed and the patient was diagnosed with herpes simplex keratitis. The 0.015% tafluprost treatment was discontinued and 0.15% brimonidine was applied in both eyes twice a day. The herpetic keratitis in his left eye resolved completely in 2 weeks with acyclovir ointment and oral antiviral agent. No further recurrence was observed in the following 3 months.
J Korean Ophthalmol Soc 2013;54(12):1950-1953
Case summary: A 68-year-old male presented with left eye discomfort, epiphora, decreased visual acuity and hyperemia. The patient was diagnosed with glaucoma 6 weeks prior and started on 0.015% tafluprost eye drops in left eye and 0.15% brimonidine in both eyes. On slit lamp examination dendritic epithelial defect was observed and the patient was diagnosed with herpes simplex keratitis. The 0.015% tafluprost treatment was discontinued and 0.15% brimonidine was applied in both eyes twice a day. The herpetic keratitis in his left eye resolved completely in 2 weeks with acyclovir ointment and oral antiviral agent. No further recurrence was observed in the following 3 months.
J Korean Ophthalmol Soc 2013;54(12):1950-1953
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