AIMS: To describe the clinical features of @entity1 with a history of recurrent @entity30683 who develop acute @entity2687 . METHODS: The records were reviewed of @entity1 who had previously been examined and treated for recurrent @entity30683 and who presented again with signs suggestive of a microbial @entity1036 . RESULTS: 11 @entity1 were described; one @entity1 presented with similar signs on two occasions. There was typically a paracentral epithelial defect > 2 mm in diameter with an associated stromal infiltrate and an intense anterior @entity1596 . Three @entity1 had a hypopyon, and four developed a subepithelial ring infiltrate. Samples were taken for microscopy and bacterial culture, with a positive isolate from two of 12 episodes (16%). Treatment with topical antibiotics and topical corticosteroid resulted in rapid re-epithelialisation and a @entity32 . There was good visual outcome for all eyes, with a recurrence or symptoms of epithelial erosion in only one eye after a mean follow up period of 18 months. CONCLUSIONS: Corneal infiltrates are an uncommon complication of recurrent @entity30683 . Despite the intensity of the infiltration the majority are culture negative using established techniques. There is typically rapid resolution and a good visual outcome, with a tendency for the episode to mark the end of further symptoms of epithelial erosion.

@entity2687 after recurrent XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'patient'] @entity32 :: ('MESH:D007249', 'Disease') :: ['reduction of inflammation'] @entity1036 :: ('MESH:D007634', 'Disease') :: ['keratitis'] @entity1596 :: ('MESH:D014605', 'Disease') :: ['uveitis'] @entity30683 :: ('MESH:C565155', 'Disease') :: ['corneal epithelial erosion'] @entity2687 :: ('MESH:D003316', 'Disease') :: ['corneal infiltration']
@entity30683 :: (MESH:C565155,Disease) :: ['corneal epithelial erosion']
