Missed sclera buckle as a cause of recurrent conjunctivitis: Figure 1

Abstract

SummaryA 63-year-old woman was referred to the eye clinic with a 2-year history of unresolving right eye discomfort, irritation and recurrent conjunctivitis, managed by her general practitioner, where frequent use of topical antibiotics and ocular lubricants provided little and transient relief. The right eye was blind following a complicated retinal detachment surgery 30 years ago. Examination revealed an extruding silicone sponge scleral buckle from a previous retinal detachment surgery in the superior conjunctival fornix, under the right upper lid. This was subsequently surgically removed and her symptoms resolved. BACKGROUND

Conjuntivitis recurrente unilateral: Reporte de caso

“…Siendo la conjuntivitis unilateral recurrente una patología poco frecuente y con sintomatología inespecífica es crucial una detallada historia clínica y un óptimo examen clínico-oftalmológico para poder determinar la causa (11)(12)(13) .…”