Corneal ulcerationStromal keratitisEpithelial keratitisVaricellaOcularHerpes zosterCorneaCharacteristicUlcersBlindnessPersistentInfectionSevereSecondaryTreatmentCommonTherapySignsDisciform keratitisStromal infiltrateFungalCorneal epithelialOcularHerpes SimplEpithelial defectPersistent epithelialViralPunctateCorticosteroidsComplicationPatientsCataract surgeryInclude
Corneal ulceration4
- Viral keratitis causes corneal ulceration. (wikipedia.org)
- Fungal infections of the cornea are particularly prone to coincidentally develop with long-term local steroid application and must be considered in any persistent corneal ulceration where a steroid has been used or is in use. (uberflip.com)
- Fungal Infections - Fungus invasion must be considered in any persistent corneal ulceration where a steroid has been used or is in use. (dextenza.com)
- The possibility of fungal invasion must be considered in any persistent corneal ulceration where steroid treatment has been used. (medico-labs.com)
Stromal keratitis3
- Necrotizing stromal keratitis is characterized by dense stromal infiltrate, ulceration, and necrosis. (medscape.com)
- Gentle epithelial débridement may be performed to remove infectious virus and viral antigens that may induce stromal keratitis. (medscape.com)
- Im Wesent- thelial, deep stromal keratitis, the prevention lichen werden die medikamentöse Behandlung of recurrences and metaherpetic keratitis are der oberflächlichen, epithelialen Keratitis, der discussed. (medpdfarticles.com)
Epithelial keratitis2
- Since most cases of HSV epithelial keratitis resolve spontaneously within 3 weeks, the rationale for treatment is to minimize stromal damage and scarring. (medscape.com)
- Most patients with disciform keratitis, which involves the corneal endothelium primarily, have a history of epithelial keratitis. (msdmanuals.com)
Varicella2
- PRED FORTE suspension is contraindicated in acute untreated purulent ocular infections, in most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, and varicella, and also in mycobacterial infection of the eye and fungal diseases of ocular structures. (nih.gov)
- Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), varicella, and many other viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva. (medico-labs.com)
Ocular1
- This review will highlight evidence from experimental studies identifying components of the ocular ECS and discuss the functional role of the ECS during different ocular inflammatory disease states, including uveitis and corneal keratitis. (frontiersin.org)
Herpes zoster1
- LOTEMAX (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension) is indicated for the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of the globe such as allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, selected infective conjunctivitides, when the inherent hazard of steroid use is accepted to obtain an advisable diminution in edema and inflammation. (rxlist.com)
Cornea3
- Corneal ulcer, also called keratitis, is an inflammatory or, more seriously, infective condition of the cornea involving disruption of its epithelial layer with involvement of the corneal stroma. (wikipedia.org)
- Entropion, severe dry eye and trichiasis (inturning of eyelashes) may cause ulceration of the peripheral cornea. (wikipedia.org)
- Herpes simplex keratitis usually affects the corneal surface but sometimes involves the corneal stroma (the deeper layers of the cornea) or the inner corneal surface (endothelium), anterior chamber, and iris. (msdmanuals.com)
Characteristic2
- HSV keratitis remains primarily a clinical diagnosis based on characteristic features of the corneal lesion. (medscape.com)
- Diagnosis is based on the characteristic dendritic corneal ulcer and sometimes viral culture. (msdmanuals.com)
Ulcers2
- Dendritic ulcers are the most common presentation of HSV keratitis. (medscape.com)
- Bacterial ulcers are most commonly due to contact lens wear and are rarely due to secondary infection from traumatic abrasion or herpes simplex keratitis. (msdmanuals.com)
Blindness2
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis is the most frequent cause of blindness due to corneal disease in the United States and the most common source of infectious blindness in the Western world. (medscape.com)
- Herpes simplex keratitis is a major cause of blindness worldwide. (msdmanuals.com)
Persistent1
- These erosions may progress to a persistent epithelial defect and eventual stromal ulceration. (medscape.com)
Infection2
- Protozoa infection like Acanthamoeba keratitis is characterized by severe pain and is associated with contact lens users swimming in pools. (wikipedia.org)
- Herpes simplex keratitis is corneal infection with herpes simplex virus. (msdmanuals.com)
Severe1
- Fungal keratitis causes deep and severe corneal ulcer. (wikipedia.org)
Secondary1
- Disciform keratitis is a deeper, disc-shaped, localized area of secondary corneal stromal edema and haze accompanied by anterior uveitis. (msdmanuals.com)
Treatment1
- A Short Overview of the Current Therapy Universitäts-Augenklinik, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg In dieser Übersicht werden aktuelle Therapie- In this review the current recommendations for empfehlungen zur Herpes-simplex-Keratitis ge- the treatment of Herpes simplex keratitis are geben. (medpdfarticles.com)
Common1
- Small satellite lesions around the ulcer are a common feature of fungal keratitis and hypopyon is usually seen. (wikipedia.org)
Therapy1
- Finally, a therapy scheme is pre- tiefen, stromalen Keratitis, der Rezidivprophylaxe und der metaherpetischen Keratitis behandelt. (medpdfarticles.com)
Signs1
- The typical feature of fungal keratitis is slow onset and gradual progression, where signs are much more than the symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
Disciform keratitis2
- Most patients with disciform keratitis, which involves the corneal endothelium primarily, have a history of epithelial keratitis. (msdmanuals.com)
- Disciform keratitis is a deeper, disc-shaped, localized area of secondary corneal stromal edema and haze accompanied by anterior uveitis. (msdmanuals.com)
Stromal infiltrate1
- Necrotizing stromal keratitis is characterized by dense stromal infiltrate, ulceration, and necrosis. (medscape.com)
Fungal5
- Fungal keratitis causes deep and severe corneal ulcer. (wikipedia.org)
- The typical feature of fungal keratitis is slow onset and gradual progression, where signs are much more than the symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
- Small satellite lesions around the ulcer are a common feature of fungal keratitis and hypopyon is usually seen. (wikipedia.org)
- Fungal invasion must be considered in any persistent corneal ulceration where a steroid has been or is in use. (nih.gov)
- Aspergillus flavus , one of the causative agents of human fungal keratitis, can be phagocytosed by human corneal epithelial (HCE) cells and the conidia containing phagosomes mature into phagolysosomes. (biomedcentral.com)
Corneal epithelial2
- Distinctive signs: preauricular lymphadenopathy, petechial and subconjunctival hemorrhage, corneal epithelial defect, multifocal epithelial punctate keratitis evolving to anterior stromal keratitis, membrane/pseudomembrane formation, eyelid ecchymosis. (medscape.com)
- Epithelial keratitis (EK) may be caused by abnormalities in corneal epithelial cell regeneration, connection, adhesion, and migration without limbal cell decompensation [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
Ocular1
- In this chapter, we will focus on keratitis caused by atypical mycobacterium, since a great number of recent clinical reports of NTM ocular infections are of keratitis. (intechopen.com)
Herpes Simpl2
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis is the most frequent cause of blindness due to corneal disease in the United States and the most common source of infectious blindness in the Western world. (medscape.com)
- Herpes simplex keratitis is corneal infection with herpes simplex virus. (msdmanuals.com)
Epithelial defect1
- These erosions may progress to a persistent epithelial defect and eventual stromal ulceration. (medscape.com)
Persistent epithelial1
- Amniotic membrane transplantation is a good choice for persistent epithelial defects associated with such epithelial keratitis. (hindawi.com)
Viral2
- Viral keratitis causes corneal ulceration. (wikipedia.org)
- Gentle epithelial débridement may be performed to remove infectious virus and viral antigens that may induce stromal keratitis. (medscape.com)
Punctate1
- Mild to severe follicular reaction, punctate epithelial keratitis. (medscape.com)
Corticosteroids1
- Corticosteroids are not effective in mustard gas keratitis and Sjögren's keratoconjunctivitis. (nih.gov)
Complication1
- EK can be misdiagnosed as herpes simplex keratitis (HSK), a rare complication after cataract surgery [ 2 ], in its early disease course. (hindawi.com)
Patients5
- Most patients also have an epithelial keratitis, which persists somewhat longer than the conjunctivitis. (drcremers.com)
- Medical data of 89 consecutive patients who developed epithelial keratitis after cataract surgery, including 37 patients with diabetes mellitus (37 eyes) and 52 patients without diabetes mellitus (52 eyes), were retrospectively reviewed. (hindawi.com)
- Corneal ulceration and herpes simplex keratitis were found in 2.70% (1/37) and 5.41% (2/37) of diabetic patients, respectively. (hindawi.com)
- Epithelial keratitis after cataract surgery in diabetic patients has the characteristics of rapid development, severe epithelial damage, and slow repair of the corneal epithelium. (hindawi.com)
- For patients with persistent corneal ulceration and the current or past use of steroids, you need to consider a fungus developing. (fichte.com)
Cataract surgery1
- The study aimed to assess the clinical characteristics, risk factors, and therapy of epithelial keratitis after cataract surgery. (hindawi.com)
Include1
- Prominent features of a dendritic ulcer include a linear branching pattern with terminal bulbs at the ends of the branches, swollen epithelial borders of the branches, and central ulceration through the basement membrane. (medscape.com)