摘要
Laser in situ keratomileusis （LASIK） is currently the most popular keratorefractive procedure performed worldwide with generally excellent outcomes. However, infectious keratitis after LASIK is a devastating, vision-threatening complication. The common pathogens were bacteria and fungi. Nontuberculous mycobacterium （NTM） accounted for a substantial proportion of these pathogens. Most NTM infections （86% of cases） were involved in unilateral cornea. In this study, we report six patients with bilateral NTM keratitis following LASIK.
Laser in situ keratomileusis （LASIK） is currently the most popular keratorefractive procedure performed worldwide with generally excellent outcomes. However, infectious keratitis after LASIK is a devastating, vision-threatening complication. The common pathogens were bacteria and fungi. Nontuberculous mycobacterium （NTM） accounted for a substantial proportion of these pathogens. Most NTM infections （86% of cases） were involved in unilateral cornea. In this study, we report six patients with bilateral NTM keratitis following LASIK.
