Fluorometholone-induced cataract after photorefractive keratectomy
OPHTHALMOLOGICA, cilt.211, sa.6, ss.394-396, 1997 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 211 Sayı: 6
- Basım Tarihi: 1997
- Doi Numarası: 10.1159/000310839
- Dergi Adı: OPHTHALMOLOGICA
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.394-396
- Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The use of topical corticosteroids following photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is widespread. The major complications of potent corticosteroids are glaucoma and cataract formation; in order to decrease these complications, 0.1% fluorometholone administration is usually preferred after PRK. We report here a case of lens opacification which was induced by 0.1% fluorometholone administration after PRK in a period of 4 months. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of 0.1% fluorometholone-induced cataract after PRK.