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Excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy for shield ulcers and corneal plaques in vernal keratoconjunctivitis.
Journal of Refractive Surgery 1995 January
BACKGROUND: Shield-shaped corneal ulcers and corneal plaques in vernal keratoconjunctivitis are associated with delayed epithelial healing, as well as the risks of infectious keratitis and sterile stromal ulceration. Significant visual impairment due to scarring and irregular astigmatism may result from central corneal lesions.
METHODS: Three eyes with central corneal lesions resulting from vernal keratoconjunctivitis were treated by excimer laser after active vernal keratoconjunctivitis was controlled and inflammatory plaque overlying the shield ulcers was removed.
RESULTS: All three eyes showed rapid reepithelialization within 1 week. Spectacle-corrected visual acuity of 20/30 or better was obtained in each eye.
CONCLUSIONS: In selected patients, excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy may be a useful adjunct in the treatment of shield-shaped corneal ulcers and plaques in vernal keratoconjunctivitis.
METHODS: Three eyes with central corneal lesions resulting from vernal keratoconjunctivitis were treated by excimer laser after active vernal keratoconjunctivitis was controlled and inflammatory plaque overlying the shield ulcers was removed.
RESULTS: All three eyes showed rapid reepithelialization within 1 week. Spectacle-corrected visual acuity of 20/30 or better was obtained in each eye.
CONCLUSIONS: In selected patients, excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy may be a useful adjunct in the treatment of shield-shaped corneal ulcers and plaques in vernal keratoconjunctivitis.
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