1. Giant papillary conjunctivitis associated with elevated corneal deposits.
- Author
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Dunn JP Jr, Weissman BA, Mondino BJ, and Arnold AC
- Subjects
- Adult, Calcium metabolism, Conjunctivitis pathology, Contact Lenses, Cornea blood supply, Cornea metabolism, Corneal Diseases metabolism, Corneal Diseases pathology, Corneal Diseases surgery, Giant Cells, Humans, Keratins metabolism, Male, Neovascularization, Pathologic pathology, Visual Acuity, Conjunctivitis complications, Cornea pathology, Corneal Diseases complications
- Abstract
A patient presented with central corneal scarring and neovascularization associated with elevated deposits that were shown to be keratin and calcium. Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) was noted at a corresponding location in the palpebral conjunctiva. The lid reaction resolved after the elevated corneal deposits were debrided. A rigid gas-permeable contact lens was then fitted for visual rehabilitation. Either foreign bodies or elevated corneal deposits may cause GPC.
- Published
- 1990