Recurrent Corneal Erosions Secondary to Use of Sleep Mask
| Autor: | Bennie H. Jeng, Elyse J. McGlumphy, Jordan A. Margo |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
0301 basic medicine
Adult Sleep Wake Disorders medicine.medical_specialty Photorefractive Keratectomy Cornea 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine medicine Humans Corneal Ulcer business.industry Masks Corneal Topography medicine.disease Complete resolution Discontinuation Recurrent corneal erosion Surgery Ophthalmology 030104 developmental biology 030221 ophthalmology & optometry Female Lasers Excimer Sleep (system call) business |
| Zdroj: | Eyecontact lens. 44 |
| ISSN: | 1542-233X |
| Popis: | A 31-year-old woman with a history of unusual appearing recurrent linear corneal epithelial defects and subepithelial scaring in both eyes underwent 2 years of evaluation and treatment. It was eventually discovered that the patient was using a sleep mask with excessive fabric pilling, which was found to be the source of her chronic epitheliopathy. After discontinuation of the sleep mask, the patient experienced complete resolution of symptoms. When evaluating recurrent corneal epithelial defects, external sources of repeated trauma, including sleepwear, should be investigated. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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