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Management of Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|January 1, 1980
Summary
Therapeutic soft contact lenses offer a promising alternative for Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis. This treatment rapidly resolved epithelial lesions and relieved symptoms, even in patients unresponsive to corticosteroids.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Diseases
Background:
- Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis (SPK) is a chronic corneal condition.
- Topical corticosteroids are a common treatment but can be ineffective or only partially effective.