A Case of Ocular Rosacea.
- Author:
Hye Jin WOO
;
Hye Nam LEE
;
Sung Woo CHOI
;
Chung Won KIM
;
Man Soo KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ocular rosacea
- MeSH:
Blindness;
Conjunctiva;
Cornea;
Diagnosis;
Early Diagnosis;
Erythema;
Eye Manifestations;
Humans;
Keratitis;
Middle Aged;
Rosacea*;
Telangiectasis;
Tetracycline
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1999;37(3):400-403
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ocular rosacea is the eye manifestations of rosacea, which involves the lids, conjunctiva, and cornea. A recent study revealed that all patients with cutaneous rosacea had some degree of ocular involvement which is often undiagnosed. It is difficult to make a diagnosis of ocular rosacea because it lacks clinical or pathological hallmarks. However, early diagnosis and treatment are emphasized to decrease morbidity and prevent potential blindness. We report a case of ocular rosacea in a 49 year-old man who showed blepharoconjunctivitis, keratitis, and cutaneous manifestations of persistent erythema, telangiectasia, and papules. The ocular symptoms and signs had improved significantly with tetracycline therapy.
