Nummular keratitis is a feature of viral keratoconjunctivitis. It is a common feature of adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis (an ocular adenovirus infection),[1] as well as approximately 1/3rd of cases of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus infections. It represents the presence of anterior stromal infiltrates. Unilateral or bilateral subepithelial lesions of the cornea may be present. Slit lamp examination reveals multiple tiny granular deposits surrounded by a halo of stromal haze. After healing, residual 'nummular scars' often remain. Disciform keratitis occurs in 50% of individuals with Nummular keratitis, but Nummular keratitis always precedes Disciform keratitis.[2][3]
Treatment[edit]
- Topical NSAIDS
- Lubricating eye drops
- Topical dilute steroid drops in tapering doses (debatable, see: Adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis)
References[edit]
- ^ Samar, Basak K. Jaypee Gold Standard Mini Atlas Series® Diseases of the Cornea. Jaypee Brothers Publishers. ISBN 9789350900697.
- ^ Basak, Samar K.; Samar, Basak K. (June 2011). Jaypee Gold Standard Mini Atlas Series® Diseases of the Cornea. JP Medical. ISBN 9789350252611.
- ^ Khurana, A. K.; Khurana, Bhawna (2014-02-22). Comprehensive Ophthalmology. Anshan. ISBN 9781848290723.