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Self-induced cicatricial conjunctivitis with symblephara

G G Kovarik1, W G Hodge

  • 1University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Ottawa General Hospital, Ontario, Canada.

Cornea
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of cicatricial conjunctivitis resulted from self-induced eye trauma due to obsessive-compulsive disorder. Psychiatric history is crucial for diagnosing this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Cicatricial conjunctivitis is an uncommon condition with diverse etiologies.
  • Identifying the underlying cause is critical for effective management.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with bilateral cicatricial conjunctivitis.
  • The condition was linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) manifesting as persistent self-inflicted mechanical eye trauma.

Findings:

  • Diagnostic workup, including ocular surface scraping and conjunctival biopsy, excluded other causes of cicatricial conjunctivitis.
  • The patient's self-induced trauma was confirmed as the etiology.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering psychiatric history in patients with cicatricial conjunctivitis.
  • Ophthalmologists should be aware of potential self-inflicted causes related to psychiatric conditions.

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