Achromobacter Keratopathy

Achromobacter xylosoxidans Keratitis Masquerading as Recurrent Erosion After LASIK

“…The two cases previously reported required penetrating keratoplasty for infection control. 1,2 We successfully treated two patients with post-LASIK A. xylosoxidans keratitis associated with significant epithelial ingrowth, and believe the latter is an important risk factor for this infection. Our cases had clinical findings and outcomes that differed from those reported in the literature.…”

“…xylosoxidans keratitis 2 years after LASIK. 2 In both reports, the infection was resistant to medical therapy and eventually required penetrating keratoplasty.…”

Bilateral Achromobacter xylosoxidans keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis

“…The resistance to antimicrobial therapy and the prominent anterior chamber reaction might be caused by the secretion of an extracellular polymer matrix or biofilm, as suggested by Del Valle and Font. 2 The risk for bilateral infectious keratitis must be kept in mind when bilateral simultaneous LASIK is performed. 5 Although rare, A xylosoxidans should be considered an etiologic agent in cases of repeated refractive procedures and long-term use of topical steroids.…”

Alcaligenes xylosoxidans Contact Lens–Related Keratitis—A Case Report and Literature Review

“…Other reported risk factors in the literature included two cases, which were reported after LASIK surgery. 23,25 Posttraumatic corneal injury accounted for two more cases. 8,18 Superinfection and polymicrobial infection with A. xylosoxidans in infectious keratitis have also been reported (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Flavobacterium meningosepticum, 10 Clostridium, 14 fungal keratitis, 22 herpes simplex keratitis, 15 and epidemic keratoconjuctivitis 20 ).…”