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Phlyctenule reaction on the cornea (Video)

Timothy Root, MD
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This slitlamp video shows a phylectenule bump on the surface of the cornea. This inflammatory nodule is caused by a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to staph antigens in a case of bad blepharitis. This case was successfully treated with good lid hygeine, erythromycin ointment, and a mild steroid.

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Screenshots

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This photograph shows a phlyctenule that has formed on the lower corneal surface. These inflammatory nodules are usually caused by hypersensitivity to antigens such as staph infection of the eyelids.
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The slit-beam light passes through it and illustrates the raised nature of this lesion.
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This microscopic photograph shows the cornea surface in a patient suffering from blepharitis.
Timothy Root, MD

Dr. Timothy Root is a practicing ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon in Daytona Beach, Florida. His books, video lectures, and training resources can be found at www.TimRoot.com

8 Comments

  1. Dr.Naqaish says:

    excellent presentation for teaching pgs.

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  2. I just want to thank you with all my heart, you make the world a better place! with these videos, i was invincible in my ophthalmology rotation:) God bless you!

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  5. nazim tanoli says:

    that is the the 1st time i got such a clear picture of it.thanks

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  6. Anastasia Walsh says:

    Is there any sound to go along with these videos? My son has staph marginal keratitis and it would be really helpful to hear an explanation.

    Thanks in advance,

    Anastasia

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  8. dr.eldusugi says:

    excellent way for teaching …god bless ..go on …the benefit will be more if mention ttt. for each case

    Reply

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