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Mooren's ulcer

J Y Seino1, S F Anderson

  • 1Sepulveda Veteran's Administration Medical Center, California, USA.

Optometry and Vision Science : Official Publication of the American Academy of Optometry
|December 16, 1998
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Mooren's ulcer is a painful corneal disease. Early diagnosis and treatment, potentially involving steroids and immunosuppressants, are crucial for managing this condition and preventing vision loss.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Mooren's ulcer is a rare, progressive keratitis affecting the peripheral cornea.
  • Its etiology is unknown, but an autoimmune process and hepatitis C virus association are suspected.
  • Diagnosis requires excluding infectious and systemic causes, differentiating it from conditions like Terrien's degeneration.

Observation:

  • Three patients with Mooren's ulcer presented with inferior peripheral corneal defects.
  • Cases included post-irritation, recurrent ulceration, and rapidly progressing bilateral corneal melt.
  • Extensive testing confirmed Mooren's ulcerative keratitis, ruling out other causes.

Findings:

  • One patient with acne rosacea responded to oral steroids and doxycycline.

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  • Another patient with hepatitis C improved with topical steroids.
  • A third patient required penetrating keratoplasty after graft failure due to corneal perforation.

    • Implications:

    • Mooren's ulcer treatment is often challenging due to poor response to conventional therapies.
    • The suspected autoimmune component suggests steroids and immunosuppressants may be beneficial.
    • Further research into pathophysiology is needed for improved therapeutic strategies and visual outcomes.