Treatment of ligneous conjunctivitis.

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Pathology

Background:

• Ligneous conjunctivitis is a rare, recurrent inflammatory condition characterized by thick, woody-like membranes.
• This case presented with acute ligneous conjunctivitis that evolved into a mixed form.

Observation:

• The patient experienced recurrent, thick membranes and serofibrinous discharge.
• Membrane reformation time and discharge viscosity were key clinical indicators.

Findings:

• Fibrinolysin treatment reduced membrane reformation time and discharge viscosity.
• Cryosurgery effectively eliminated membranes and granulomas, significantly decreasing discharge production and viscosity.

Implications:

• Fibrinolysin and cryosurgery show promise as therapeutic options for ligneous conjunctivitis.
• These treatments may improve patient outcomes by managing membrane recurrence and discharge.