Factitious Conjunctivitis: A Great Imposter With Compelling Evidence

Shahrina Mahfooz1, Sharah Rahman2, Tarzia Asma Zafrullah3

  • 1Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Bangladesh Eye Hospital and Institute, Dhaka, BGD.

Cureus
|January 2, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Ophthalmologists must recognize factitious ocular injuries, where patients consciously feign illness. Early identification and psychiatric referral are crucial for managing these challenging self-inflicted eye conditions.