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Case Report

Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Intra-Corneal Drug Delivery

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Pages 457-461 | Received 14 Jul 2013, Accepted 08 Dec 2013, Published online: 07 Feb 2014
 

Abstract

Purpose: To present a case of fungal keratitis that was successfully treated with direct intrastromal medication delivery through a corneal incision created with the femtosecond laser. Methods: A 71-year-old female patient with recurrent episodes of an unresponsive, deep stromal keratitis for six months’ duration, resistant to various therapeutic approaches, was referred to our institute. The 150 kHz Intralase iFS laser (Abbott Medical Optics Inc., Santa Ana, CA) was used to create a corneal pocket in an attempt to permit drug delivery directly into the corneal abscess. Results: Five days after the intrastromal injections, the clinical condition was improved. Two years after the procedure, the cornea is stable and free of any clinical signs or symptoms of recurrence. Conclusions: In this case report, an alternative application of femtosecond laser technology is presented, performing intrastromal drug delivery through a corneal incision for the treatment of fungal keratitis.

Declaration of interest

Dr. Perry S. Binder is a Medical Monitor at Abbott Medical Optics. The remaining authors have no financial or proprietary interest in any materials or methods described herein. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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