A CASE OF HERPETIC KERATITIS IN A PATIENT WITH PENETRATING KERATOPLASTY
Published 2022 - 26th ESCRS Winter Meeting
Reference: P184 | Type: Abstracts | DOI: 10.82333/kaqd-c344
Authors: Konstantina Mouriki* 1 , Ioanna Gardeli 1
1Cornea Department, State Ophthalmology Clinic,General Hospital of Athens G. Gennimatas,ATHENS,Greece
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is the presentation of the clinical course and the management of herpetic keratitis in a patient with penetrating keratoplasty.
Setting
This case is about a 31-year-old female patient with diabetes mellitus type I who presented to the outpatient clinic complaining of eye pain and blurry vision in her right eye. The slit-lamp examination revealed an epithelial defect without anterior segment reaction. Corneal sensation in her right eye was reduced.
Methods
The superficial corneal swab was used for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). PCR was found to be positive for HSV-1.
Results
In this case we used tb Valacyclovir, col Ofloxacin and oint Ganciclovir. The clinical course of the patient was good.
Conclusion
Prompt diagnosis and treatment of herpetic keratitis in a petient with penetrating keratoplasty may lead to the survival of the graft and a good visual outcome.