Corneal Irritation: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Corneal Irritation

Exposure Keratitis

It can be invaded by vessels leading to irritation and decreased corneal transpaency. [en.wikibooks.org]

Treatment may require the removal of the loosely attached filaments in the office or a bandage contact lens to protect the irritated corneal surface. [coopereyecare.com]

The facial nerve also helps the eye produce tears, so the eye can become even more dry and irritated from poor natural tear production in addition to corneal exposure. [eyeporter.com]

Sjögren Syndrome

• Sore or split skin • Itchy, dry eyes • Corneal ulcerations • Eye infections • Swollen salivary glands • Difficulty swallowing Dangers of Sjogren’s Syndrome Sjogren’s Syndrome [oramd.com]

These methods aim to address the discomfort caused by xerostomia, but also to avoid chronic irritation and damage to corneal surface. [rheumatologyadvisor.com]

[…] surface to evaluate ocular surface irritation Patient history of opthalmic symptoms Testing for oral involvement Salivary sialometry: low salivary flow is defined as less [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Acrodermatitis Enteropathica

hyposmia, and hypogeusia, and eye abnormalities including conjunctivitis, blepharitis, corneal opacities, and photophobia. [statpearls.com]

The systemic features include diarrhea, irritability, lethargy, anorexia, growth retardation, anemia, amenorrhea, neuropsychiatric problems, perinatal morbidity, hypogonadism [statpearls.com]

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

[…] and dry eyes, or in severe cases may result in corneal ulceration, uveitis (inflammation of the uvea, which is the middle layer of the eye) and possibly blindness Problems [nhs.uk]

Chronic irritations and insufficiency of limbal stem cells may lead to metaplasia of the corneal epithelium with ulceration and visus loss, sometimes resulting in blindness [doi.org]

and the oesophagus may also become narrowed and scarred (oesophageal stricture) eye problems – the rash can cause problems with your eyes which, in mild cases, may be irritation [nhs.uk]

Keratopathy

[…] neuropathy and corneal irritation stimulated an intense eye rubbing with epithelial trauma. [eyewiki.org]

Additionally, accumulation of calcium may disrupt the ocular surface, leading to irritation, photophobia, and recurrent corneal erosions. [link.springer.com]

Postoperatively, the ICK resolved completely, leading to an improvement in visual acuity and a reduction in ocular irritation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Coma

VIEW AND REVIEW Coma scales: a historical review Escalas de coma: uma revisão histórica Ana Luisa Bordini I ; Thiago F. Luiz I ; Maurício Fernandes I ; Walter O. Arruda II ; Hélio A.G. Teive III I Medical Students, Hospital de Clínicas, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba PR, Brazil II Associate Professor of Neurology,[…] [doi.org]

General Anesthesia

General anesthesia is a procedure by which a person is put into sleep like state for the performance of surgery or other painful medical procedures. Although anesthesia was used throughout history, in primitive forms, to help in performing surgeries, the world was introduced to what is general anesthesia for the[…] [anesthesiageneral.com]

Secondary Entropion

Primary entropion Anatomical entropion → corneal irritation, keratitis Keratitis → corneal ulceration Ulcerative keratitis. [vetstream.com]

Symptoms of Ectropion Include: Excessive tearing Crusting of the eyelid Mucus discharge Infection Corneal irritation Sagging skin around the eye Impaired vision Redness and [phillipseye.com]

irritation Impaired vision Redness and pain of the eye Sensitivity to light and wind Poor drainage of tears Treatment: Artificial tears and lubricating ointments can be used [berkseye.com]

Entropion

Corneal irritation from the eyelashes rubbing against the eye may cause further irritation and inflammation worsening the problem. [klapperplasticsurgery.com]

Symptoms of Ectropion Include: Excessive tearing Crusting of the eyelid Mucus discharge Infection Corneal irritation Sagging skin around the eye Impaired vision Redness and [phillipseye.com]

Surgical tape or the sticky part of a Band-Aid, placed from the lower eyelid to the cheek area, will evert the lid and relieve corneal irritation from the eyelashes. [klapperplasticsurgery.com]

Cogan Syndrome

The electro-oculographic (EOG) features of both horizontal and vertical eye movements in congenital oculomotor apraxia (COMA) were not previously reported. A girl referred to the ophthalmologic department for abnormal eye movements was diagnosed as COMA. The same abnormal ocular movements were observed in her[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Vitamin A Deficiency

Nutrients. 2016 Apr 1;8(4):197. doi: 10.3390/nu8040197. Author information 1 UMR-204 Nutripass, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, IRD/UM/SupAgro, 34394 Montpellier, France. franck.wieringa@ird.fr. 2 National Nutrition Program, Ministry of Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. sophonprak@gmail.com. 3 World Food Program,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ectropion

Symptoms of Ectropion Include: Excessive tearing Crusting of the eyelid Mucus discharge Infection Corneal irritation Sagging skin around the eye Impaired vision Redness and [phillipseye.com]

irritation Impaired vision Redness and pain of the eye Sensitivity to light and wind Poor drainage of tears Treatment: Artificial tears and lubricating ointments can be used [berkseye.com]

Symptoms of Entropion Excessive tearing Crusting of the eyelid Mucus discharge Corneal irritation Sagging skin around the eye Impaired vision Redness and pain of the eye Sensitivity [phillipseye.com]

Lymphedema Distichiasis Syndrome

Distichiasis is usually present at birth and can cause corneal irritation or recurrent conjunctivitis 5 in up to 75% of patients; however, it was asymptomatic in this patient [cmaj.ca]

Most affected individuals have ocular findings including corneal irritation, recurrent conjunctivitis, and photophobia. [malacards.org]

Other ophthalmologic findings may include photophobia, corneal irritation, and partial ectropion of lateral third of eyelashes. [jemds.com]

Avitaminosis A

Description: The disease which is a consequence of long defective food in which there are no vitamins. Avitaminosis is a so-called chronic shortage of any vitamin B a human body. Naturally, the lack of each vitamin can be shown in own way. Most often avitaminosis is a consequence of improper feeding as generally[…] [en.medicalmed.de]

Congenital Entropion

Symptoms primarily arise from irritation of the ocular surface. Corneal abrasions and scarring can occur. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This results in symptomatic contact of the eyelashes with the surface of the globe, resulting in corneal irritation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Riboflavin Deficiency

Abstract 83 healthy infants in Madang were screened for haematological variables and riboflavin status. 70 (84%) had evidence of riboflavin deficiency. It is suggested that pregnant and lactating women in this area may be deficient, and that riboflavin deficiency may protect infants against malaria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hordeolum Internum

This is a cosmetic deformity that can lead to corneal irritation. Chalazion requires surgical removal to avoid further complications. [buzzle.com]

Complications The most frequent complication of hordeolum is progression to a chalazion that causes cosmetic deformity, corneal irritation, or the need for surgical removal [emedicine.medscape.com]

Corneal Opacity

The BCOP (Bovine Corneal Opacity and Permeability) assay is an in vitro eye irritation test method developed by Gautheron et al. (1992), which uses living bovine corneal tissue [iivs.org]

The OECD Test Guideline 437 Bovine Corneal Opacity and Permeability (BCOP) test method allows determining severely irritating substances without animals, and the recently [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In vitro test for evaluation of eye irritation based on opacity and permeability TG 437 The BCOP (Bovine Corneal Opacity and Permeability) is organotypic assay used to evaluate [jrfglobal.com]

Senile Entropion

It is only after prolonged corneal irritation caused by the inturned lashes that the spastic element becomes superimposed. [ijo.in]

Disease-related complications Corneal irritation from constant irritation of lashes against ocular surface Corneal scarring Corneal ulcer (Musch, Arch Ophthalmol 1983) Vision [aao.org]

Assess corneal status specifically for corneal abrasions, scarring, thinning, or neovascularization. [aao.org]

Tristichiasis

When these abnormal lashes come in contact with the cornea, they may cause severe irritation, epiphora, corneal abrasion, or even corneal ulcers. (source: Medscape) [pneupnurse.tumblr.com]

Irritation. Foreign body sensation. Watering. Chemosis. Corneal scarring. Corneal ulcer. Causes Distichiasis may be congenital or acquired. [aimu.us]

Usually not detected or observed until a complication such as corneal irritation or ulceration brings it to the attention of the patient or physician. [lymphedemapeople.com]

Cornea Plana Type 2

Response to chemical stimulation of the corneal surface of RCP patients. (A) Subjective intensity. (B) Irritation. (C) Stinging pain component. [iovs.arvojournals.org]

Response to thermal stimulation of the corneal surface of RCP patients. (A) Subjective intensity. (B) Irritation. (C) Stinging pain component. [iovs.arvojournals.org]

Response to mechanical stimulation of the corneal surface of RCP patients. (A) Subjective intensity. (B) Irritation. (C) Stinging pain component. [iovs.arvojournals.org]

Distichiasis

If thicker hairs → corneal irritation → superficial keratitis Keratitis → corneal ulceration Ulcerative keratitis. Timecourse Juvenile. [vetstream.com]

A history of corneal irritation, photophobia and a need to self-pluck eyelashes may be the clue to the diagnosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

But there was recurrence within months, leading to chronic irritation with chronic conjunctivitis and corneal irritation. [ijps.org]

Goldstein-Hutt Syndrome

It can be observed in association with corneal irritation, cataracts, and hereditary spherocytosis. [uniprot.org]

Either way, the lash can still cause corneal and conjunctival irritation. [statpearls.com]

Patients present with discharge, irritation, redness, and corneal ulcer formation. [statpearls.com]

Trichiasis

Corneal irritation may result in discomfort, keratitis, and/or corneal ulceration. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Owing to constant corneal irritation it can give rise to discomfort, recurrent infection, corneal ulceration, and pannus formation. [bjo.bmj.com]

Trichiasis of the lower lid can cause irritation, corneal abrasion and even microbial keratitis. [reviewofoptometry.com]

Familial Isolated Trichomegaly

irritation. [orpha.net]

It can be observed in association with corneal irritation, cataracts, and hereditary spherocytosis. {ECO:0000269 PubMed:24989505}. [genecards.org]

It can be observed in association with corneal irritation, cataracts, and hereditary spherocytosis. [uniprot.org]

Reis-Bucklers Corneal Dystrophy

Corneal sensation was normal. The proband's 15-year-old daughter also had recurring episodes of ocular irritation and bilateral fleck-like anterior corneal opacities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Definition A bilateral disorder of the cornea characterized by intermittent attacks of ocular irritation, recurrent painful corneal erosions starting in childhood, corneal [uniprot.org]

Clinical features: Symptoms: Decreased vision Spontaneous corneal erosions usually present during early childhood Recurrent photophobia and irritation. [dro.hs.columbia.edu]

Epiblepharon of Lower Lid

Irrespective of the initial cause, the condition is exacerbated by the inturned eyelashes causing conjunctival and corneal irritation, leading to further entropion. [gpnotebook.co.uk]

Surgery is a possible option to treat an epiblepharon that causes medical problems such as corneal irritation. [wisegeek.com]

Even in the presence of corneal irritation, some children do not have any complaint. [aimu.us]

Papillary Conjunctivitis

corneal ulceration, iridocyclitis, or acute glaucoma. [en.wikipedia.org]

Severe pain[edit] Those with conjunctivitis may report mild irritation or scratchiness, but never extreme pain, which is an indicator of more serious disease such as keratitis [en.wikipedia.org]

Salzmann Nodular Degeneration

Mechanical disruption of the epithelial-stromal barrier from corneal trauma or surgery and chronic corneal irritation from ocular surface disease like aqueous deficient dry [dovepress.com]

Longterm corneal irritation and damage is considered to contribute to over‐repair and nodule formation (Vannas et al. 1975). [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Because the soft lens was used under the GP, the corneal surface did not suffer breakdown or irritation from contact with the GP lens. [reviewofcontactlenses.com]

Blepharoconjunctivitis

corneal ulceration, iridocyclitis, or acute glaucoma. [en.wikipedia.org]

Severe pain[edit] Those with conjunctivitis may report mild irritation or scratchiness, but never extreme pain, which is an indicator of more serious disease such as keratitis [en.wikipedia.org]