Pathobiology and Treatment of Viral Keratitis - PMC
VZV infection in corneal epithelium is clinically manifested by the appearance of pseudo-dendrites or punctate keratitis, which are smaller and lack a terminal bulb-like appearance as in case of HSV-1 infection. Corneal lesions have been described as gray, elevated, and pleomorphic (Chern et al. 1998, Hu et al. 2010).
Corneal Mucous Plaque - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年8月25日 · Corneal mucous plaques are most commonly associated with dry eye syndrome. They are made of a collection of mucin, corneal epithelial cell debris admixed with dust particles and foreign bodies. This activity describes the evaluation and management of corneal mucous plaques and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the care of ...
Interstitial Keratitis - EyeWiki
Interstitial keratitis is a non-ulcerating inflammation of the corneal stroma. The most common etiologies of interstitial keratitis in the United States are Herpes Simplex Virus and Syphilis. Other associated bacterial diseases include Lyme disease, …
Disciform keratitis - GPnotebook
2018年1月1日 · Herpes simplex infection of the deep layers of the cornea results in: corneal thickening; central corneal opacities; Treatment is difficult and often necessitates the simultaneous use of steroids and acyclovir (N.B. steroids are …
Corneal Mucous Plaque | Treatment & Management | Point of …
2023年8月25日 · Corneal mucous plaques are a collection of mucus, epithelial cells, lipid, and proteinaceous debris, which are firmly adhered to the underlying corneal epithelium. The mucous plaques can be translucent to opaque, multiple or single, small or large patterns that can involve more than one half the corneal surface.
Disciform Keratitis, Herpes Simplex Virus Causing
2018年1月1日 · Herpes simplex virus (HSV)-induced disciform keratitis is a non-necrotizing keratitis of the cornea thought to be due to a delayed hypersensitivity reaction that manifests primarily as a localized endotheliitis with disk-shaped stromal and epithelial edema in a central or paracentral distribution (Krachmer et al. 2006; O’Day 2006).
The Corneal Disc - SpringerLink
2021年8月15日 · The term primary lipid keratopathy is reserved for lipid deposition as a consequence of a primary generalised metabolic disturbance and clinically this appears as a thick yellow plaque in the cornea, which contains lipid-laden keratocytes and macrophages in addition to cholesterol crystals .
Corneal Mucous Plaque - PubMed
2023年8月25日 · Corneal mucous plaques are a collection of mucus, epithelial cells, lipid, and proteinaceous debris, which are firmly adhered to the underlying corneal epithelium. The mucous plaques can be translucent to opaque, multiple or single, small or large patterns that can involve more than one half the corneal surface.
DISCIFORM KERATITIS - JAMA Network
Disciform keratitis is characterized by the appearance of a small approximately circular area of infiltration at or near the center of the cornea, accompanied by irregularity of the epithelium covering the infiltrated area, and partial or complete loss of sensation over that area.
(PDF) AETIOLOGY & MANAGEMENT OF CORNEAL PLAQUE
2021年6月17日 · Shield-shaped corneal ulcers and plaques are serious sight-threatening corneal manifestations of vernal keratoconjunctivitis. There are few reports describing the management of these patients...