Summary Peripheral ulcerative keratitis describes a group of inflammatory diseases involving the peripheral cornea. It is associated with autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Symptoms include pain, redness, tearing, photophobia and decreased visual acuity. Signs…
Summary Keratopathy is defined as disease of the cornea. There are many different types of keratopathy; some have local causes, whereas others have systemic causes. Here, we provide a summary of some of the important types of keratopathy to learn…
Summary Corneal dystrophies are a group of progressive disorders involving abnormal, usually bilateral deposition of substances in the cornea, which can eventually opacify the cornea and obstruct vision. Underlying genetic abnormalities have been identified for most corneal dystrophies, and most…