Oculcutaneous Disease, Rosacea: Review Article by Amal O Al-Balbeesi in Theranostics of Respiratory & Skin Diseases - Lupine Publishers
Ocular manifestations of rosacea are commonly nonspecific and
variable. The etiology of the inflammation is not fully known
and there is no definite diagnostic test for the disease. We often under
diagnose the disease, despite the potential for serious
sightthreatening
sequelae. When evaluating patients with rosacea, dermatologists and
family physicians should obtain a careful history
of eye complaints and examine the eyelid margins thoroughly. Patients
with moderate-to-severe ocular findings will benefit from
evaluation by an ophthalmologist. Controlling symptoms and preventing
potential risk of blindness should be the aim of early
diagnosis and prompt intervention. The mainstay of treatment is good lid
hygiene, topical metronidazole, topical azithromycin eye
drops, topical cyclosporine, and oral tetracycline.
The aim of this review is to shed light on the signs of ocular
rosacea, dermatologists and family physicians must be familiar with,
the understanding of the pathogenesis of this old disease of skin and
the eye since the original observation by Von Arlt in 1864 and
its treatment.
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