Abstract | PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to report the use of autologous serum eyedrops (ASEs) for resolution of a corneal ulcer secondary to bullous keratopathy. METHODS: This is a case report. RESULTS: A 66-year-old patient presented with an infected ulcer and hypopyon while using a bandage contact lens for bullous keratopathy. Staphylococcus warneri infection was treated with systemic and topical antibiotics, and ASEs were subsequently administered to enhance reepithelialization and to avoid the need for a bandage contact lens. The ASE treatment led to closure of the epithelium layer within 3 weeks, and it was subsequently tapered over the next 3 months. The clinical picture remained stable subjectively and objectively during the 7 months of follow-up. DISCUSSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of successful use of ASEs in treating and preventing recurrence of ulcers in the context of bullous keratopathy.
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Authors | Asimina Mataftsi, Areti Bourtoulamaiou, Konstantinos Anastasilakis, Nikolaos G Ziakas, Stavros A Dimitrakos |
Journal | Eye & contact lens
(Eye Contact Lens)
Vol. 39
Issue 4
Pg. e19-20
(Jul 2013)
ISSN: 1542-233X [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 22781466
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Corneal Diseases
(complications, therapy)
- Corneal Ulcer
(etiology, therapy)
- Eye Infections, Bacterial
(complications)
- Female
- Humans
- Ophthalmic Solutions
(therapeutic use)
- Serum
- Staphylococcal Infections
(complications)
- Transplantation, Autologous
- Treatment Outcome
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