Comm Eye Health Vol. 37 No. 123 2024. Published online 02 October, 2024

Common conditions affecting the ocular surface

Close up image of an eye with some small grey/white patches on the cornea
Keratoconus, noticeable as circular scarring near the centre of the cornea. The pigmented limbus suggests chronic allergic eye disease, a major risk factor for the development of keratoconus. © Andrew Blaikie CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Although many patients with conditions affecting the ocular surface – such as dry eye and allergic conjunctivitis – do not have significant sight loss, these conditions can cause great discomfort and affect patients’ quality of life, even in relatively mild forms. If left untreated, they can cause changes to the corneal surface, including keratoconus, that may permanently impair vision in one or both eyes.

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