Fungal keratitis following amniotic membrane transplantation |
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| Authors: | Sujata Das Balasubramanya Ramamurthy Virender S Sangwan |
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| Institution: | (1) L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India;(2) Cornea & Anterior Segment Service, Bhubaneswar L V Prasad Eye Institute, Patia, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Orissa, India |
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| Abstract: | Purpose To report a case of fungal keratitis following amniotic membrane (AM) transplantation for pseudophakic bullous keratopathy.
Method A 55-year-old female underwent amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) with epithelial debridement and anterior stromal puncture
in the left eye for symptomatic bullous keratopathy. She developed fungal keratitis after 4 weeks.
Result
Aspergillus sp. was isolated from the corneal scraping. The patient was treated with systemic and topical antifungal medication. Conclusion Although AMT is safe, there is a risk of microbial infection after the procedure especially in poor ocular surfaces. |
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| Keywords: | Amniotic membrane Fungal keratitis Amniotic membrane transplantation |
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