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Intrastromal keratopigmentation for photophobia secondary to traumatic aniridia

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: To present a case of therapeutic intrastromal keratopigmentation to resolve intractable photophobia secondary to traumatic aniridia in a hypotonus eye. Observations: A 66-year-old male presented with intractable photophobia for several years in the left eye following a ruptured globe and multiple subsequent retinal surgeries for retinal detachments complicated by proliferative vitreoretinopathy. The patient underwent intrastromal keratopigmentation given surgical limitations due to the presence of hypotony and silicone oil dependence. The patient's symptoms were fully resolved, and the pigmentation remained stable at 18 months. Conclusions/Importance: Keratopigmentation can be an effective surgical approach to managing patients with symptomatic photophobia in eyes where intraocular surgery is not an amenable option.

Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2022.101577

Authors: Jonathan Chao, Devasis Reddy, Chirag Gupta

Institution: Beaumont Eye Institute

Language: English

Topic: Ocular Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,030