A Case of Herpetic Simplex Keratitis after Application of 0.015% Tafluprost Eye Drops.
10.3341/jkos.2013.54.12.1950
- Author:
Ho Gyun PARK
1
;
Sangkyung CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. drskchoi@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Brimonidine;
Herpetic simplex keratitis;
Tafluprost
- MeSH:
Acyclovir;
Aged;
Glaucoma;
Humans;
Hyperemia;
Keratitis*;
Keratitis, Herpetic;
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases;
Male;
Ophthalmic Solutions*;
Recurrence;
Visual Acuity;
Brimonidine Tartrate
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2013;54(12):1950-1953
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To report a single case of herpes simplex keratitis after application of 0.015% tafluprost eye drops. CASE SUMMARY: A 68-year-old male presented with left eye discomfort, epiphora, decreased visual acuity and hyperemia. The patient was diagnosed with glaucoma 6 weeks prior and started on 0.015% tafluprost eye drops in left eye and 0.15% brimonidine in both eyes. On slit lamp examination dendritic epithelial defect was observed and the patient was diagnosed with herpes simplex keratitis. The 0.015% tafluprost treatment was discontinued and 0.15% brimonidine was applied in both eyes twice a day. The herpetic keratitis in his left eye resolved completely in 2 weeks with acyclovir ointment and oral antiviral agent. No further recurrence was observed in the following 3 months.
