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01-02-2013 | Cornea

Spectral domain anterior segment optical coherence tomography in microbial keratitis

Authors: Wael Soliman, Ahmed M. Fathalla, Dalia M. El-Sebaity, Ashraf K. Al-Hussaini

Published in: Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology | Issue 2/2013

Abstract

Purpose

To investigate the spectral domain anterior segment optical coherence tomography (SDAS-OCT) patterns in microbial keratitis (fungal and bacterial keratitis).

Design

Prospective, cross-sectional, observational study.

Methods

Twenty eyes of 20 patients with proven fungal and bacterial microbial keratitis, at different stages of the disease, underwent SDAS-OCT imaging.

Results

Eight eyes presented with proven bacterial keratitis (3 Staphylococcus Aureus, 2 Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and 3 Staphylococcus Epidermidis). Twelve eyes presented with proven fungal keratitis of Aspergillus species. Twelve different SDAS-OCT presentations of fungal and bacterial keratitis were found in this study. Our findings in fungal keratitis grasped two unique patterns of early localized and diffuse necrotic stromal cystic spaces.

Conclusion

SDAS-OCT imaging provided a range of characteristic patterns that could be used as an additional tool in diagnosis and management of bacterial and fungal microbial keratitis.

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Title: Spectral domain anterior segment optical coherence tomography in microbial keratitis
Authors: Wael Soliman
Ahmed M. Fathalla
Dalia M. El-Sebaity
Ashraf K. Al-Hussaini
Publication date: 01-02-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 0721-832X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-702X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-012-2086-5

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Spectral domain anterior segment optical coherence tomography in microbial keratitis

Abstract

Purpose

Design

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Design

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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