In vivo confocal microscopy of corneal insect foreign body

Cornea. 2003 Jan;22(1):56-8. doi: 10.1097/00003226-200301000-00013.

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of insect corneal foreign body with in vivo confocal microscopy performed.

Methods: Clinical presentation, clinical pictures, and treatment are discussed. Confocal microscopy of the injured cornea was performed in areas showing foreign bodies with and without infiltrations seen under the slit-lamp.

Conclusion: Confocal microscopy is useful in detection of subtle inflammatory reaction, monitoring the progress of the injury and decision of treatment plans.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cornea / pathology*
  • Corneal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Corneal Diseases / therapy
  • Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological
  • Eye Foreign Bodies / diagnosis*
  • Eye Foreign Bodies / therapy
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Humans
  • Insect Bites and Stings / diagnosis*
  • Insect Bites and Stings / therapy
  • Insecta
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Confocal / methods
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Glucocorticoids