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marginal keratitis
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This is an ocular hypersensitivity reaction to conjunctival infection with bacteria, especially Staphylococcus aureus.
It presents with:
- conjunctivitis - which may be mild
- photophobia
- pain
- limbal congestion
The limbus may be outlined by elongated ulcers and corneal infiltrates. Characteristically, the ulcers do not spread centrally.
Provided that a dendritic ulcer is excluded, marginal keratitis may be treated with topical antibiotics and steroids.
Last reviewed 01/2018
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