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Case History:
CC: 58 year old F presents [1] pain and discomfort of both eyes over the past month [2] Referred by PA-C for "drop in"
appt for painful eye and decreased vision. The last recorded eye visit was 07/25/2004 with the original surgeon, but her chart isn't available to me at this visit. She is s/p
PKP, OU x 8 yrs with RGP wear after that. It is unclear why she had the
PKP. She denies rigid contact lens wear prior to the surgery. 1. Entry sc OD 20/40- OS 20/60- 2. SLE - Both corneas have a PKP button with both having a haze. Staining
OU. No cells or flare in AC either eye. RGP is riding low OU 3. I'm not sure what this is. What do you think? What
Dr. Hom Says:
After some time, I did receive a eventual
diagnosis from the corneal consultant. This is stromal herpes
keratitis which cleared completely after a month of medical therapy.
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