Phylectenule reaction on the cornea (Video)

length: 20 seconds

This slitlamp bideo shows a phylectenule bump on the surface of the cornea. This inflammatory nodule is caused by a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to staph antigens in a case of bad blepharitis. This case was successfully treated with good lid hygeine, erythromycin ointment, and a mild steroid.

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excellent presentation for teaching pgs. Comment by Dr.Naqaish — January 20, 2009 @ 9:08 am I just want to thank you with all my heart, you make the world a better place! with these videos, i was invincible in my ophthalmology rotation:) God bless you! Comment by Israa Abdullah — January 21, 2010 @ 5:16 am excellent video …thank you very much Comment by dr ali — November 3, 2010 @ 5:37 am this vedeos are just fantastic for students to learn from Comment by Rachel Sorumana — May 11, 2011 @ 8:58 am Leave a comment Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) Website