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Punctate epithelial erosions
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Punctate epithelial erosions

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Punctate epithelial erosions
Other names Punctate erosive keratopathy or Superficial punctate keratitis
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This condition affects the cornea
Specialty Ophthalmology

Punctate epithelial erosions are a pathology affecting the cornea.

Signs and symptoms

It is a characterized by a breakdown or damage of the epithelium of the cornea in a pinpoint pattern, which can be seen with examination with a slit-lamp. Patients may present with non-specific symptoms such as red eye, tearing, foreign body sensation, photophobia and burning.

Cause

Punctate epithelial erosions may be seen with different disorders:

Diagnosis

Slit lamp examination

Treatment

Due to the different underlying causes, proper diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis can only be determined by an eye care professional. Punctate epithelial erosions may be treated with artificial tears. In some disorders, topical antibiotic is added to the treatment. Patients should discontinue contact lens wear until recovery.


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