Filamentary keratitis - External and Internal Eye
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Synopsis
The filaments occur due to altered or decreased tear film production and an abnormal corneal epithelium. Symptoms include dry eye pain and discomfort such as a sandy or gritty sensation in the eyes, photophobia, or blurry vision.
Risk factors include severe dry eye, exposure keratopathy, Sjögren syndrome, blepharoptosis, chronic anticholinergic use, and previous corneal surgeries.
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H16.129 – Filamentary keratitis, unspecified eye
SNOMEDCT:
51286002 – Filamentary keratitis
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Last Updated:04/28/2021