Research status of blepharokeratoconjunctivitis
10.3760/cma.j.issn.2095-0160.2018.09.013
- VernacularTitle:睑缘炎相关角结膜病研究现状
- Author:
Xinyuan FENG
1
Author Information
1. 510060,中山大学中山眼科中心 眼科学国家重点实验室
- Keywords:
Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis;
Mechanism;
Diagnosis;
Treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology
2018;36(9):719-723
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis (BKC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder and can be defined as lid margin blepharitis accompanied by conjunctivitis and keratopathy.Typical clinical characteristics of BKC consisted of conjunctival hyperemia,papillary hyperplasia follicles,punctate keratitis,marginal keratitis,corneal punctuate epithelial erosion,corneal ulcer,corneal scar and vascularization,corneal perforation.The clinical symptoms and signs of BKC are complicated,which can lead to misdiagnose.The physiotherapy of BKC includes eyelid hygiene,meibomian glands massage and warm compresses;the drug treatment of BKC includes artificial tear,topical antibiotics,corticosteroids,nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),immunosuppressants and so on.Corneal transplantation is required for the severe BKC patients.The etiology,pathogenesis,diagnosis and management of BKC was reviewed in this artcle.
