Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy

Superficial punctate keratitis (Greek: keras Horn, keratoeides chiton cornea; Latin: super and facies surface punctatus point-like ), also known as corneal presticking, is a non-specific finding image from the ophthalmology and called point-like defects in the top layer of the cornea, the cornea epithelium. It can lead to pain, burning and itching, redness of the eye and increased lacrimation. A superficial punctate keratitis usually occurs at in combination with other inflammatory and can, among other things caused by:

• Bacterial, allergic or virus-induced conjunctivitis
• Mechanical stimuli, for example, contact lens, eyelashes or other foreign matter
• Dehydration, for example, incomplete eyelid closure ( lagophthalmos ), the dry eye syndrome ( keratoconjunctivitis sicca)
• Otherwise infections of the anterior segment

The shading and thus showing the hazy gray corneal lesions is possible with the use of rose bengal better than fluorescein. The treatment depends on the causative inflammation appearance. Eligible for example cortisone preparations or antibiotics come, if necessary, the use of soft contact lenses. Also, the course varies according to the type of underlying causes.

Thygeson keratitis

An independent disease, its symptoms, there is usually only a superficial punctate keratitis without involvement of other areas of the eye is known as Thygeson keratitis.