Sympathetic Ophthalmia After Corneal Perforation
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Taguchi Koichi, Toshida Hiroshi, Kimura Saya, Suto Chikako
Primary Institution: Tokyo Women’s Medical University Adachi Medical Center
Conclusion
The patient developed sympathetic ophthalmia in the fellow eye after multiple surgeries for corneal perforation, which was effectively managed with steroid therapy.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient underwent multiple surgeries for corneal perforation.
- Sympathetic ophthalmia developed in the fellow eye after surgery.
- Pulse steroid therapy was initiated and proved effective.
Takeaway
A man had surgery for a hole in his eye, and later, his other eye got sick too. Doctors gave him medicine to help, and it worked well.
Methodology
The case involved therapeutic lamellar keratoplasty and amniotic membrane transplantation followed by pulse steroid therapy.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The participant was a 62-year-old man.
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