Ocular Psoriasis

Kaldeck, Robert

doi:10.1001/archderm.1953.01540070047006

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“…Ocular features of psoriasis include inferior punctate corneal opacities, 3 conjunctivitis, super®cial punctate keratitis, 2 iritis, chronic iridiocyclitis, 9 uveitis, 10 trichiasis, symblepharon and dry eyes. 8 In¯ammatory eye lesions were a frequent accompaniment to psoriatic arthritis, with conjunctivitis occurring in 20% of patients in one study. 11 On the eyelid, blepharitis, seborrhoeic changes, loss of eyelashes or the characteristic plaque may be present.…”

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“…1,3 Kaldeck reported ocular involvement in 11 of 90 non-selected patients with psoriasis. 8 As psoriasis is one of the most common skin conditions, this association has implications for dermatologists and ophthalmologists. Ocular features of psoriasis include inferior punctate corneal opacities, 3 conjunctivitis, super®cial punctate keratitis, 2 iritis, chronic iridiocyclitis, 9 uveitis, 10 trichiasis, symblepharon and dry eyes.…”

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The peripheral corneal melting syndrome and psoriasis: coincidence or association?

Varma

Woboso

Lane

et al. 1999

British Journal of Dermatology

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The peripheral corneal melting syndrome (PCMS) is a rare disease consisting of marginal corneal thinning that can progress to perforation. The PCMS carries a grave prognosis and it is of vital importance that dermatologists are aware that this may be responsible for a painful red eye in a patient with psoriasis. We highlight the features of the PCMS developing in an elderly woman with long-standing psoriasis to increase awareness of its significance, and hypothesize that an association may exist between the two conditions. Only one previous report has been published in which the authors speculate on the possible association of this syndrome with psoriasis. That few other cases have been described is either a consequence of under-reporting by both ophthalmologists and dermatologists unaware of a link or because the relationship between the syndrome and psoriasis is genuinely coincidental.

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The peripheral corneal melting syndrome and psoriasis: coincidence or association?

Varma

Woboso

Lane

et al. 1999

British Journal of Dermatology

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“…Although psoriasis affects 1 to 3% of the adults with multiple extracutaneous manifestations [7], the rate of ocular manifestations is poorly defined. The disease can negatively affect the quality of life of these patients [7, 8]. Among these patients, the ocular manifestations are more common in men and are almost always preceded by cutaneous findings [8].…”

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“…The disease can negatively affect the quality of life of these patients [7, 8]. Among these patients, the ocular manifestations are more common in men and are almost always preceded by cutaneous findings [8]. The mechanisms of such ocular manifestations include the direct involvement of psoriatic plaques or a psoriasis-associated autoimmune process; ocular manifestations often occur during the period of disease exacerbation [8].…”

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Cicatricial Ectropion Secondary to Psoriatic Arthritis

Gracitelli

Osaki

Valdrighi

et al. 2015

Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine

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Ectropion is characterized by the eversion of the eyelid margin and the consequent exposure of the conjunctiva and cornea. The shortening of the anterior lamella of the lid causes cicatricial ectropion. We described a case of skin pathology causing cicatricial ectropion. The case is about a 68-year-old woman with a 2-year history of psoriatic arthritis. She complained of eyelid tearing and redness for two years. Due to the psoriasis, she presented a very dry skin, also in the periocular region, resulting in cicatricial ectropion. A skin graft was indicated to correct the eyelid malposition. Careful investigation should be performed in patients who have a skin disease that can lead to cicatricial ectropion.

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