[Use of topical cyclosporin in microcrystalline keratopathy due to Streptococcus]

J Fr Ophtalmol. 1999 Jun-Jul;22(6):662-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Infectious crystalline keratopathy is an exceptional but serious complication of penetrating keratoplasty. Streptococcus viridans and a steroid treatment are very often found. The treatment is always lengthy and difficult. The high number of bacteria and the steroid treatment, necessary to prevent rejection, worsen the infection. We report a case of Streptococcus crystalline keratopathy that evolved, despite the treatment, simultaneously toward abscess and acute rejection. Topical cyclosporin treatment was used to maintain an immunosuppression without worsening the infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Conjunctiva / pathology*
  • Cyclosporine / administration & dosage
  • Cyclosporine / therapeutic use*
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial / drug therapy
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Keratoplasty, Penetrating / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy*
  • Streptococcal Infections / etiology*

Substances

  • Cyclosporine