타플루프로스트 점안 후 발생한 단순포진각막염 1예

A Case of Herpetic Simplex Keratitis after Application of 0.015% Tafluprost Eye Drops

Purpose: To report a single case of herpes simplex keratitis after application of 0.015% tafluprost eye drops. <br />Case summary: A 68-year-old male presented with left eye discomfort, epiphora, decreased visual acuity and hyperemia. The patient was diagnosed with glaucoma 6 weeks prior and started on 0.015% tafluprost eye drops in left eye and 0.15% brimonidine in both eyes. On slit lamp examination dendritic epithelial defect was observed and the patient was diagnosed with herpes simplex keratitis. The 0.015% tafluprost treatment was discontinued and 0.15% brimonidine was applied in both eyes twice a day. The herpetic keratitis in his left eye resolved completely in 2 weeks with acyclovir ointment and oral antiviral agent. No further recurrence was observed in the following 3 months.<br /> J Korean Ophthalmol Soc 2013;54(12):1950-1953