How is superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis treated?

Medical treatment includes topical lubrication and/or topical steroids. In contact lens-related SLK, discontinuing contact lens wear for a period of time will improve the condition, while bandage soft contact lenses are beneficial for idiopathic SLK of Theodore.

How long does superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis last?

The signs and symptoms include burning, redness and irritation and tend to develop slowly over a period of 1 to 10 years. Vision usually remains intact. While the underlying cause of SLK remains unknown, it is believed that the condition is secondary to superior bulbar conjunctiva laxity.

Can SLK be cured?

SLK has been treated with silver nitrate or thermal cauterisation of the superior bulbar conjunctiva, pressure patching, and large diameter bandage contact lenses (BCL), topical trans-retinoic acid 0.1%, and recession or resection of the superior bulbar conjunctiva.

Is keratitis the same as pink eye?

Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea, the clear dome that covers the iris and the pupil. Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva. That’s the thin membrane over the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid. Conjunctivitis is also known as pink eye.

How is Limbitis treated?

Final Treatment and Management: The patient required high-dose topical steroids in the form of Prednisolone q1h OD for resolution of her allergic limbitis. Due to limbal thinning, Prednisolone was eventually replaced with medroxyprogesterone, cyclosporine 1% and serum tears.

Is SLK an autoimmune disease?

Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis(SLK) is a chronic inflammatory conditions localized in superior cornea and conjunctiva. The etiology of SLK remains unknown, however, it is well known that autoimmune diseases such as Graves disease, Sjogren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis and so on, are often associated with SLK.

What is SLK surgery?

When noninvasive or less invasive treatment modalities fail in the treatment of superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK), surgical intervention is an alternative. Surgical resection of the involved conjunctiva—as delineated intraoperatively by the use of rose Bengal staining—removes the affected tissue.

What is SLK Ophthalmology?

Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK) is a chronic and recurrent eye disease which affects the superior bulbar conjunctiva (the clear layer that covers the eyeball, over the sclera) and tarsal conjunctiva (the clear layer that lines the eyelids), as well as the superior limbic aspect of the cornea (the area above …