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Ligneous Conjunctivitis Secondary to Viral Conjunctivitis

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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… Click to show full abstract

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.

Keywords: secondary viral; ligneous conjunctivitis; conjunctivitis; viral conjunctivitis; conjunctivitis secondary

Journal Title: Cornea
Year Published: 2022

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