Theodore's superior limbal keratoconjunctivitis
Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis of Theodore (SLK) is a disease characterized by recurrent chronic keratoconjunctivitis of the superior palpebral conjunctiva, superior bulbar conjunctiva, superior limbus, and adjacent cornea. The cause is unknown. It is usually bilateral. One-third of patients have concomitant superior corneal epithelial filaments.
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Site of disease:
Eye -
Infectious :
Not contagious -
Frequent population:
Adults -
Related symptoms:
There is a foreign body sensation in the eye red eyes photophobia visual impairment conjunctival congestion -
Concurrent disease: