Methamphetamine-Induced Keratitis Case Series

Cornea. 2022 Mar 1;41(3):367-369. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000002764.

Abstract

Methamphetamine-induced keratitis is a recognized but not widely studied cause of corneal stromalysis and infections. These 2 cases describe the presentation and clinical course of keratitis in patients with preceding methamphetamine use.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cornea / drug effects
  • Cornea / pathology*
  • Cornea / surgery
  • Humans
  • Keratitis / chemically induced*
  • Keratitis / diagnosis
  • Keratitis / surgery
  • Keratoplasty, Penetrating / methods*
  • Male
  • Methamphetamine / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Sympathomimetics / adverse effects

Substances

  • Sympathomimetics
  • Methamphetamine