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Bilateral keratoconus, acute hydrops and unilateral corneal perforation due to Tourette syndrome.

Authors :
Palamar M
Dincer G
Teker ME
Kayahan B
Gonul AS
Source :
Saudi journal of ophthalmology : official journal of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society [Saudi J Ophthalmol] 2019 Apr-Jun; Vol. 33 (2), pp. 177-179. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Sep 08.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

A 27-year-old male with a repetitive behavior of eyeball pressing for six months presented with decreasing visual acuity for three months. Upon arrival his best corrected visual acuity was 0.2 on the right and 0.6 on the left eyes. Scheimpflug camera system demonstrated grade 4 and grade 2 keratoconus, respectively. Psychiatric consultation revealed Tourette syndrome and treatment was started. Despite psychiatric treatment, acute hydrops occurred in both eyes decreasing visual acuity to hand motions bilaterally. Left corneal perforation due to ongoing habit of eyeball pressure was experienced which led the loss of light perception and phtisis bulbi. Although Tourette syndrome is rare, it might cause bilateral acute onset keratoconus when the repetitive movements affect periocular region. Psychiatric treatment should be considered as early as possible in these patients in order to prevent unfavorable complications.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1319-4534
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Saudi journal of ophthalmology : official journal of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31384164
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjopt.2018.08.003