Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
Poonam Lavaju
BP Koirala Institute of Health sciences,
Dharan
Nepal
Case Report
Autologous Serum Eye Drop in Refractory Neurotrophic Corneal Ulcer: A Case Report
Author(s): Poonam Lavaju, Sangeeta Shah, Icchya Joshi and Aashish Raj PantPoonam Lavaju, Sangeeta Shah, Icchya Joshi and Aashish Raj Pant
Purpose: To report a case of refractive neurotrophic corneal ulcer, treated successfully with 20% autologous serum eye drops.
Case Report: A 20 year old male presented with redness and foreign body sensation since three months associated with photophobia and progressive diminution of vision of both the eyes, right eye more than left, since 2 months. At presentation, the best corrected visual acuity in the right eye was 1/60 and left 6/12. Right eye showed cilliary congestion and epithelial defect of 4.5 × 1.5 mm with thinning (~80%). Left eye had diffuse superficial keratopathy with paracentral nebular corneal opacity. Corneal sensation was decreased with schirmer’s test I reading of 1 mm in both the eyes. With the provisional diagnosis of refractory neurotrophic corneal ulcer, 20% autologous serum eye drops was started in the right.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000649