Dietrich, T. and Renner, A. B. and Helbig, H. and Oberacher-Velten, I. M. (2010) Dry eye syndrome and neurotrophic keratitis in childhood. Causes and therapy. OPHTHALMOLOGE, 107 (10). pp. 911-917. ISSN 0941-293X
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Purpose. The purpose of this review is to enhance the physician's awareness of dry eye syndrome and neurotrophic keratitis in children, to describe the most frequently associated conditions and to discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic options available. Methods. A literature review of the pathogenesis of dry eye syndrome and neurotrophic keratitis in children was carried out, clinical cases from our pediatric ophthalmology office are presented as well as therapeutic strategies. Results. Diseases of the cornea and ocular surface such as dry eye syndrome, neurotrophic keratitis and corneal ulcers are infrequent in children compared to adults. However, they do occur and should be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible in order to prevent long-term complications and amblyopia. Conclusions. Inflammatory diseases of the ocular surface can be easily overlooked in children due to the often unknown spectrum of differential diagnoses and the frequently reduced cooperation during examination of young children. Correct and early diagnosis is essential for prevention of long-term complications, e.g. corneal ulceration and scarring.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | CONGENITAL CORNEAL ANESTHESIA; CHILDREN; BLEPHAROKERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS; TRANSPLANTATION; MANAGEMENT; ALACRIMA; ROSACEA; GLANDS; SIGNS; Dry eye syndromes; Keratoconjunctivitis; Neurotrophic keratitis; Corneal ulcer; Childhood |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Augenheilkunde |
| Depositing User: | Petra Gürster |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Apr 2020 06:59 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Apr 2020 06:59 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/24120 |
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