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| Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis |
| Tuesday, 14 April 2009 22:55 |
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What is Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis? What is the treatment for Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis? Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis (SLK) is an inflammatory condition of the superior conjunctiva. This condition is commonly associated with thyroid eye disease. One will experience ocular irritation, redness of the eyes and a foreign body sensation. Treatment involves artificial tears, mucomyst (acetylcysteine), mass cell stabilizers, silver nitrate application, cautery or surgical resection. Treatment Artificial tears Mucomyst Mass cell stabiliters Silver nitrate application Cautery Surgical resection
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| Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 April 2009 22:56 |
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