Acute band keratopathy formation after penetrating keratoplasty: A case report

Abstract

A 53-year-old male was referred from another eye hospital for right eye corneal perforation secondary to infective keratitis. A penetrating keratoplasty was performed for tectonic purposes. Forty eight hours after penetrating keratoplasty, he developed a band keratopathy located at the interpalpebral area of the corneal button. Despite stopping topical and systemic ciprofloxacin which could have contributed to this, the band keratopathy became more severe. Surgical debridement of the band keratopathy was done and there was no recurrence after that. This case of acute band keratopathy is an uncommon condition that develops within days to weeks of a particular insult to the eye. Various offending medications have been implicated, and treatment options include chelation therapy, surgical debridement and penetrating keratoplasty. Recurrence is common despite treatment and the cessation of possible offending medications. As such, it is prudent to be aware of and recognise the early symptoms and signs of this potentially sight-threatening condition.