1/113. trifluridine in resistant human herpetic keratitis.patients with active dendritic herpetic keratitis that was unresponsive to topical idoxuridine or vidarabine therapy were treated topically with a 1% solution of trifluridine. The dendritic ulcers healed in an average time of 6.1 days. All patients tolerated the drug well except for one patient in whom a reversible crystalline epithelial keratitis developed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = keratitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/113. Identification of a herpes simplex virus-induced dendrite in an eye-bank donor cornea.PURPOSE: To demonstrate the presence of an active herpetic dendrite in an eye-bank cornea. methods: Case report: One eye-bank cornea was studied. Viral cultures and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing were performed 4 days after tissue preservation. The presence or absence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 was investigated. RESULTS: The presence of an active HSV dendrite in an eye-bank cornea was verified. HSV type 1 was confirmed using PCR amplification and restriction endonuclease dna fragment analysis. CONCLUSION: This case suggests that HSV may remain viable in stored corneal tissue at 4 degrees C.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.28871370534216keywords = herpes simplex, simplex, herpes (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/113. acanthamoeba keratitis presenting as dendritic keratitis in a soft contact lens wearer.acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare cause of corneal infection in taiwan, which can result in devastating visual outcomes. A 37-year-old woman, who wore soft contact lenses, suffered from severe pain in her left eye. Biomicroscopy revealed dendritic keratitis, radial keratoneuritis, and fine keratic precipitates on her cornea. culture, using non-nutrient agar plate seeded with escherichia coli, resulted in heavy growth of Acanthamoeba. The inpatient treatment, including topical neomycin-polymyxin b and metronidazole (0.5%) eyedrops, oral ketoconazole, and then oral prednisolone, successfully controlled the corneal infection. The best-corrected visual acuity was 0.9 without any evidence of recurrence of infection after 21 months of follow up. acanthamoeba keratitis can present as dendritic keratitis, which mimics herpes simplex infection, thus, delays appropriate treatment. early diagnosis and judicious treatment are essential for restoring the vision and avoiding the subsequent need of penetrating keratoplasty.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2.0577427410684keywords = keratitis, herpes simplex, simplex, herpes (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/113. herpes simplex keratitis in a developing country. natural history and treatment of epithelial ulcers in tunisia.herpes simplex keratitis was found to be a common ophthalmic problem in tunisia. Dendritic and geographic ulcers were complicated by deep stromal keratitis in 31% of patients, two thirds of whom were known to have been treated previously with corticosteroids. herpes simplex virus was isolated from 41% of patients from whom corneal material was cultured. To develop an effective program for management of epithelial herpes in developing countries, treatment with idoxuridine was compared with debridement and patching. Average healing time for 31 ulcers treated with idoxuridine was 13 days, with three treatment failures; average healing time for 20 ulcers treated with debridement and patching was five days, with one failure. debridement and patching of herpetic ulcers was an efficient way to treat herpes simplex keratitis within the context of overall medical care in tunisia.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 8.1492036334984keywords = herpes simplex keratitis, simplex keratitis, keratitis, herpes simplex, simplex, herpes (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/113. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by idoxuridine. Patterns of cross reactivity with other pyrimidine analogues.idoxuridine has been used for many years in the treatment of herpex simplex infections of the eye. Use of the drug for herpes simplex infection of the skin is increasing. Ophthalmologists have noted occasional conjunctival and corneal irritant reactions, but no true delayed cutaneous hypersensitivity has been verified. We report four cases of allergic contact dermatitis from idoxuridine, sensitized by both eye and skin applications. Cross reactivity to brominated and chlorinated, but not fluorinated, pyrimidine analogues is noted. Extensive patch testing indicates the general relationship between the structure of pyrimidine compounds and their antigenic cross reactivity.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.065791580246keywords = herpes simplex, simplex, herpes (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/113. Delayed onset of varicella keratitis.Although varicella is one of the most common infectious diseases in the united states, systemic and ocular complications are rare. We report a patient who developed disciform edema followed by microdendritic keratitis 1 and 2 months, respectively, after resolution of the acute phase of varicella. Cultures were negative, but serologic analysis found positive antibodies against varicella zoster virus and negative antibodies against herpes simplex virus. Based on this case and on a review of the literature, we believe that this delayed onset of keratitis represents a distinct category of varicella corneal complications.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.0577633404445keywords = keratitis, herpes simplex, simplex, herpes, ocular (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/113. Arthrographis keratitis mimicking acanthamoeba keratitis.OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of keratomycosis caused by Arthrographis kalrae, mimicking acanthamoeba keratitis. methods: Case report. RESULTS: A 23-year-old female contact lens wearer developed dendritic keratitis in her amblyopic eye (OD). Baseline vision was 20/50. Treatment with trifluridine 1% resulted in resolution of the dendrite, but an area of stromal haze developed, spreading to a discontinuous ring shape, and the vision dropped to 20/200. photophobia was intense, and pain was out of proportion to the examination. Cultures were sent, and empiric treatment of Acanthamoeba was begun, without subsequent improvement. After 4 weeks, cultures were positive for a fungal species. Amphotericin 0.5% drops were begun, with moderately rapid resolution of the active keratitis. At last follow-up, best-corrected vision was 20/100. review of the culture showed the organism to be Arthrographis kalrae. CONCLUSION: Arthrographis kalrae has been reported only once before as an ocular pathogen. As in the previously reported case of Arthrographis, our patient's presentation was strongly suggestive of acanthamoeba keratitis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2.0000205993761keywords = keratitis, ocular (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/113. An unusual pathogen causing microbial keratitis.INTRODUCTION: We report a rare case of mycobacterium fortuitum affecting the corneal graft of a patient 6 years post-graft, possibly associated with contact lens use. CONCLUSIONS: This case shows the need for careful microbiological techniques when dealing with patients presenting with microbial keratitis. It must be kept in mind that unusual and slow growing organisms may also be responsible for corneal ulceration. If a slow growing organism is suspected, a microbiological diagnosis may not be forthcoming for weeks. Misidentification of the responsible pathogen may further complicate management for the clinicians. Cases such as these, which may not respond to medical therapy as expected, may prove a difficult therapeutic challenge to physicians.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.83333333333333keywords = keratitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/113. herpes simplex uveitis.BACKGROUND: uveitis in herpes simplex virus (HSV) ocular disease is usually associated with corneal stromal disease. It has generally been believed that herpetic uveitis in the absence of corneal disease is very rare. When seen it is usually attributed to varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections. The diagnosis of uveitis caused by herpes simplex is often not diagnosed resulting in inadequate treatment and a poor visual result. methods: Seven patients from a large uveitis practice who presented with a clinical picture of: anterior uveitis and sectoral iris atrophy without keratitis, a syndrome highly suggestive of herpetic infection, are reported. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was done in the aqueous of four of them and was positive for HSV. One patient had bilateral disease. Most of the patients also had severe secondary glaucoma. RESULTS: Of the seven patients presented five had no history of any previous corneal disease. Two had a history of previous dendritic keratitis which was not active at the time of uveitis development. One patient with bilateral disease was immunosuppressed at the time when the uveitis developed. Six of the seven patients had elevated intraocular pressures at the time of uveitis and five required glaucoma surgery. Intractable glaucoma developed in two patients leading to rapid and severe visual loss despite aggressive management. CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that uveitis without corneal involvement may be a more frequent manifestation of ocular herpes simplex disease than previously thought. Absence of corneal involvement delays a correct diagnosis and may worsen visual outcome. Primary herpetic uveitis (when there is no history of previous corneal disease) seems to be more severe than the uveitis in patients with previous corneal recurrences. The associated glaucoma may be a devastating complication.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.53881871137711keywords = keratitis, herpes simplex, simplex, herpes, ocular (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/113. Topical tacrolimus ointment for treatment of refractory anterior segment inflammatory disorders.PURPOSE: To report 4 cases of patients treated with topical tacrolimus ointment 0.03% for ocular inflammatory conditions refractory to traditional treatment. methods: Four patients were treated topically with tacrolimus 0.03% ointment twice daily: 2 patients with blepharokeratoconjunctivitis, 1 patient with severe atopic keratoconjunctivitis, and 1 patient with chronic follicular conjunctivitis. RESULTS: Three patients had a dramatic improvement of their ocular condition as early as 2 weeks after starting tacrolimus ointment. One patient developed a herpes simplex virus dendrite after 1 week of tacrolimus use. CONCLUSION: tacrolimus ointment appears to be an effective alternative for certain ocular inflammatory conditions refractory to traditional treatments. There may be an increased risk of herpes simplex virus keratitis associated with topical use. Our results support previous literature of patients benefiting from topical tacrolimus use.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.28221394693175keywords = keratitis, herpes simplex, simplex, herpes, ocular (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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