Case Report: Corneal Ulceration from Bilateral Ectropion Due to Congenital Ichthyosis

CONCLUSIONS Chronic corneal exposure from autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis may lead to severe dry eye, ulcerative keratitis, or perforation. Patients should be monitored carefully for corneal disease, educated on methods and devices to protect the corneal surface, and referred for surgical repair if indicated. Although rare, this condition presents unique findings that may be visually devastating. Awareness of the condition, as well as the various clinical presentations and appropriate management necessary, will prove beneficial to the patient.
Source: Optometry and Vision Science - Category: Opthalmology Tags: REPORTS Source Type: research