Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis is a chronic, recurrent eye disorder characterized by elevated oval corneal intraepithelial whitish gray opacities that extend into the cornea's anterior surface. The exact cause of this condition is unknown; however, viral and autoimmune mechanisms are associated with this condition. It causes photophobia, teary eyes, eye pain, and blurry vision.
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Viral conjunctivitis has caused blurring of vision. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. Three months ago, I got viral conjuctivitis after two weeks everything was fine but eyes got blurred then my doctor recommended me Tobramycin + Fluorometholone acetate suspension and Tear Naturale Forte. Then after using it for one month my vision was clear but then... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are having post-viral SPK (superficial punctuate keratitis) in your eyes. It is a very common condition after viral conjunctivitis. It is that small whitish scar marks on the cornea which l... Read Full »
Please suggest treatment for Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis disease and it is chronic. My father has glaucoma. I have been using steroid eye drop. They are Fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension and Restasis eye drop. I have been having this eye problem since about two years. I am attach... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The recommended treatment for Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis (TSPK) typically involves the use of artificial tears and topical corticosteroids, which you are currently using. In addition, topical Cyclosporine (Restasis) and the use of soft contact lenses ma... Read Full »
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