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  • Title: Early bacterial keratitis after laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy.
    Author: Laplace O, Bourcier T, Chaumeil C, Cardine S, Nordmann JP.
    Journal: J Cataract Refract Surg; 2004 Dec; 30(12):2638-40. PubMed ID: 15617940.
    Abstract:
    We report a case of bacterial keratitis that occurred after laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy. The patient presented with a decrease in visual acuity and pain 2 days after the procedure. Culture was positive for Staphylococcus haemolyticus. The infiltrate slowly resolved with topical antibiotics, and the best corrected visual acuity improved to 20/20. Although bacterial keratitis occurs rarely after refractive surgery, patients should be informed of the potential risk for visual loss caused by this infection.
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