EyeRounds.org: Ultraviolet Keratitis - University of Iowa
2020年12月3日 · UV keratitis caused by solar radiation requires a longer period of exposure compared to artificial causes. Natural causes of UV keratitis include exposure to strong solar radiation at high altitude or on snow covered terrain or prolonged viewing of a solar eclipse without proper eye protection (solar eclipse burn) [2].
Thygeson's Superficial Punctate Keratitis - University of Iowa
2003年4月12日 · The keratitis usually improves with low-dose topical corticosteroids (0.12% prednisone or equivalent 2 to 3 times per day for a few days up to 2 weeks as recommended by Arffa, p. 323. Leibowitz et al., recommend that acute episodes be treated aggressively with topical steroids and then tapered and discontinued over a 3 to 4 week interval.)
causes. Natural causes of UV keratitis include exposure to strong solar radiation at high altitude or on snow covered terrain or prolonged viewing of a solar eclipse without proper eye protection (solar eclipse burn) [2]. Signs/Symptoms: Symptoms of UV keratitis usually present 6-12 hours after UV exposure. The lag time is likely the
Interstitial keratitis secondary to Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
2021年2月23日 · HSV keratitis can be further categorized into epithelial keratitis (dendritic and geographic) (7, 8), stromal keratitis (interstitial and necrotizing) (9), and endothelial keratitis (disciform) (6, 10). Stromal keratitis, usually in the interstitial form, occurs in 2% of initial episodes and 20-48% of recurrent episodes of ocular HSV disease (11).
Fluorescein staining of the cornea - University of Iowa
2017年1月12日 · Fluorescein staining of the cornea. Richard C. Allen, MD, PhD, FACS Additional Notes: 00:26. Fluorescein staining of the cornea is performed by first placing a drop of sterile saline on a sterile fluorescein strip.
Herpes Simplex Keratitis: - University of Iowa
2012年12月31日 · Medical Therapy. The treatment of choice for manifestations associated with live virus is antiviral medications, whereas immunological reactions must be managed with corticosteroids (Table 2).[1-4] Each case of HSV keratitis is unique and must be managed in accordance with the evolving clinical course, with particular attention to two factors: the …
Atlas Entry - Fungal keratitis - University of Iowa
Fungal keratitis Fungal keratitis Category(ies): Cornea Contributor: Jesse Vislisel, MD, John Chen, MD, PhD Photographer: Brice Critser, CRA; Carol Chan, CRA; Antoinette Venckus, CRA; Stefani Karakas, CRA . Common feature of fungal keratitis classically include dry-appearing, elevated infiltrates with feathered margins and satellite lesions.
Fuchs’ Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy - University of Iowa
2023年8月8日 · Ong Tone S, Kocaba V, Bohm M, Wylegala A, White TL, Jurkunas UV. Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy: The vicious cycle of Fuchs pathogenesis. Prog Retin Eye Res 2021;80:100863. [PMID 32438095] Fritz M, Grewing V, Maier P, Lapp T, Bohringer D, Reinhard T, Wacker K. Diurnal Variation in Corneal Edema in Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy.
Doxycycline Use in Cornea and External Disease - University of Iowa
2002年8月28日 · Doxycycline Use in Cornea and External Disease. Ayad A. Farjo, MD . Common uses for Doxycycline (or Tetracycline or Minocycline) include the following eye diseases
Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis (PUK) - University of Iowa
2014年8月23日 · Galor A, Thorne JE. Scleritis and peripheral ulcerative keratitis. Rheum Dis Clin N Am. 2007;33:835-854. Dana M, Qian Y, Hamrah P. Twenty-five-year panorama of corneal immunology: emerging concepts in the immunopathogenesis of microbial keratitis, peripheral ulcerative keratitis, and corneal transplant rejection. Cornea. 2000;19(5):625-643.