Ligneous Conjunctivitis Secondary to Viral Conjunctivitis

Cornea. 2023 Jan 1;42(1):118-120. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000003154. Epub 2022 Sep 29.

Abstract

Ligneous conjunctivitis is a rare cause of chronic conjunctivitis that may be triggered by ocular insults such as trauma or infections. We present an interesting case of ligneous conjunctivitis caused by a viral infection that responded well to conservative management. Topical cyclosporine and heparin are a good treatment regimen that caused resolution of lesions and prevented recurrences.

MeSH terms

  • Conjunctivitis* / diagnosis
  • Conjunctivitis* / drug therapy
  • Conjunctivitis* / etiology
  • Conjunctivitis, Viral* / diagnosis
  • Conjunctivitis, Viral* / drug therapy
  • Eye
  • Humans
  • Plasminogen / deficiency
  • Skin Diseases, Genetic*

Supplementary concepts

  • Plasminogen Deficiency, Type I