eye disorders
Introduction to Corneal Disorders
Introduction
Symptoms that suggest corneal involvement (eg, rather than simple conjunctivitis) include unilateral involvement, pain (foreign body sensation and ache—not just a gritty sensation), particularly with exposure to light (photophobia), and decreased visual acuity. Corneal disorders include the following: Bullous Keratopathy None Cogan Syndrome None Corneal Ulcer None Herpes Simplex Keratitis None Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus None Interstitial Keratitis None Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca None Keratoconus None Keratomalacia None Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis None Phlyctenular Keratoconjunctivitis None Superficial Punctate Keratitis None Corneal Transplantation (a treatment) staining and, when available, Slit-lamp examination , and sometimes microbial studies. Patients with symptoms or evidence of keratitis should be referred to an ophthalmologist. Do a slit-lamp examination andfluoresceinstaining if patients have a red eye with pain, foreign body sensation, and/or decreased visual acuity. 