Microbial Keratitis in Thyroid Eye Disease: Clinical Features, Microbiological Profile, and Treatment Outcome

Conclusions: In the authors large series of TED, microbial keratitis was noted in 1.3% of patients presenting to a tertiary eye center. Majority presented with advanced diseases and ended with a poor outcome. Gram-negative isolates showed multidrug resistance. An association with early phase of active TED (CAS 3 or more), severe eyelid retraction, and moderate-severe motility restriction is suggested. Microbial Keratitis occurs in 1.3% cases of Thyroid Eye Disease. It is more common in men, and in active disease. The microbiological spectrum and possible clinical risk factors are presented.
Source: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Investigations Source Type: research