title: [Inflammation of the conjunctiva].
abstract: Inflammations of the conjunctiva represent some of the most frequent eye diseases in general and ophthalmologic practice. Etiologically multiple diseases can be identified. A group of infectious conjunctivites contrasts with a very hereogeneous non-infectious group. Neoplastic processes such as low grade epithelial dysplasias and lymphomas may mascarade conjunctivitis. The differentiation of the various clinical pictures may be challenging for the practitioner. This article reviews the methodology of patient history and clinical work up as well as the symptomatology and treatment options for the most important conjunctivites in clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Augenklinik, Universitätsspital Basel. peter.meyer@unibas.ch
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Meyer
authors.forename: Jürg
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Messerli
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D003233:Conjunctivitis, Allergic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D003234:Conjunctivitis, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D003236:Conjunctivitis, Viral / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004483:Ectropion / Q000175:diagnosis; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006633:Histamine Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007154:Immune System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D007637:Keratoconjunctivitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D007638:Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D010391:Pemphigoid, Bullous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012393:Rosacea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012621:Seasons; D014141:Trachoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D006633:Histamine Antagonists; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions