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Neurotrophic ulcer after extra-capsular cataract operation.

Yülek F, Cakmak HB, Cağıl N, Orhan N, Altıntaş AG, Simşek S

SB Atatürk Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Ankara, Turkey.

Although neurotrophic ulcers due to herpes zoster are seldom, there may be challenging cases. Especially neurotrophic corneal ulcers after cataract operations should arise the possibility of a previous herpes zoster attack and the treatment plan should be prepared accordingly. This case highlights the importance of thorough evaluation of cataract patients in order not to miss a previous diagnosis of herpes.

Published 2 July 2007 in Cont Lens Anterior Eye, 30(3): 204-206.
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