Diffuse lamellar keratitis associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.

摘要

Diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) is an uncommon condition that can result in poor visual outcomes after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The etiology of DLK remains elusive, but Peters et al. were able to demonstrate DLK in rabbit models by exposing a LASIK flap to lipopolysaccharide endotoxin derived from Pseudomonas aeruginosa and bacterial endotoxins from sterilization equipment have been implicated in outbreaks of DLK. We report a case of DLK following a Pseudomonas corneal ulcer 5 years after LASIK.