Mycobacterium chelonae Keratitis following Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction: Highlighting Diagnostic and Treatment Complexities
Introduction: This is a rare case of Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis following keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEX). Case Presentation: A 35-year-old female presented to the emergency eye clinic with 4 days of eye pain and decreased vision following KLEX surgery. She was using to...
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| Main Authors: | Natalie Elizabeth Allen, Sarah Sarah, Sally Roberts, Stephen R. Ritchie, Alexandra Z. Crawford, Bia Kim |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Ophthalmology |
| Online Access: | https://karger.com/article/doi/10.1159/000545563 |
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