Keratoconjunctivitis

Inflammation of both the cornea and the overlying conjunctiva, giving a diffuse inflamed appearance to the eye.

Inflammation of the cornea with conjunctivitis, tissues lining the eyelids and covering the front of the eyeball.

Inflammation of the clear outer covering of the eye (cornea) and of the membrane lining the eyelids and covering the eye surface (conjunctiva). It can lead to visual impairment from scarring of the cornea. Keratoconjunctivitis can be caused by infection of the eyes with a virus that also causes headache and swelling of the lymph nodes. It can also be caused by autoimmune disease or allergies. Vernal keratoconjunctivitis involves the development of large bumps on the lining of the upper eyelid, itching, burning, foreign body sensation, excessive tearing and mucus production, and blurred vision. Depending on severity, the disease is treated with topical corticosteroids.

Corneal inflammation, which involves the clear front segment of the eyeball, commonly occurs in conjunction with conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the membrane covering the eyeball known as the conjunctiva. The prevailing type of this condition, known as epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, is viral in origin and carries a high level of contagion. The inflammation can be considerably intense and, in certain instances, might even damage the surface of the conjunctiva. Small, cloudy spots emerge in the cornea, potentially causing vision disturbances that can persist for several months.

While there isn’t a targeted remedy, the visibility of corneal spots can be reduced by employing eye drops that incorporate corticosteroid medications.