Sands of the Sahara Syndrome.
- Author:
Songeun LEE
1
;
Hungwon TCHAH
;
Yongjae KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Diffuse lamellar keratitis;
LASIK;
Sands of the Sahara syndrome
- MeSH:
Africa, Northern*;
Anterior Chamber;
Humans;
Keratitis;
Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ;
Korea;
Ophthalmic Solutions;
Silicon Dioxide*;
Visual Acuity
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1999;40(5):1405-1414
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We experienced 5 cases of diffuse lamellar keratitis or Sands of the Sahara syndrome, which have not been reported in Korea. Patients complained of blurred vision or ocular discomfort 1 or 2 days after LASIK. They showed diffuse infiltrates confined to the flap interface with no posterior or anterior extension and had no anterior chamber reaction. The diffuse infiltrates responded well to steroid or antibiotic/steroid eyedrops showing diminution of infiltrates within 3 to 4 days of therapy. The best corrective visual acuities were 0.8 to 1. 0 around 1 month after surgery.
