Thygeson superficial punctate keratitis

Orpha code: 519406OMIM code:

Definition

A rare disorder of the anterior segment of the eye characterized by chronic recurrent epithelial keratitis manifesting with groupings of small, slightly elevated, ovoid, grayish-white intraepithelial opacities, usually located in the central cornea. Patients present with photophobia, tearing, foreign body sensation, and blurred vision. The condition is typically bilateral, takes a relapsing-remitting course, and is mostly self-limiting after a few years.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Thygeson superficial punctate keratopathy
Thygeson superficial punctate keratopathy
ORPHA code
519406
OMIM code
-
ICD10 code
H16.1
ICD11 code
-

No additional description.

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