Ocular leprosy is rarely seen in developed countries. We report the long-term follow-up of a patient with bilateral uveitis,
glaucoma, and keratitis. Skin, iris and aqueous humor biopsies disclosed abundant Wade-Fite-positive organisms consistent
with
Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy must be considered in the differential diagnosis of keratitis and uveitis.
Received: 24 July 1997 Revised version received: 13 January 1998 Accepted: 14 January 1998