Open AccessPersisting epithelial herpes simplex keratitis while on cyclosporin‐A ointment
Author(s) -
Field Andrew J.,
Gottsch John D.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1440-1606
pISSN - 0814-9763
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-9071.1995.tb00186.x
Subject(s) - keratitis , medicine , dermatology , herpes simplex virus , immunosuppression , cornea , ophthalmology , virology , virus , immunology
Background: This is the first report of cyclosporin‐A ointment (CsA) adversely affecting epithelial herpes simplex virus keratitis in a corneal graft. Methods: The details of this case were obtained from the patient's record at The Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute. Results: Ceasing CsA ointment resulted in resolution of the epithelial HSV keratitis. Conclusion: Immunosuppression caused by CsA ointment resulted in persisting epithelial HSV keratitis despite adequate topical treatment.