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Ultraviolet Keratitis
Aka: Ultraviolet Keratitis, Snow Blindness, Ultraviolet Radiation Induced Photokeratitis, UV Photokeratitis, UV Keratitis, Photokeratitis
- Pathophysiology
- Corneal Sunburn at high altitude
- Signs
- Iritis
- Uveitis
- Keratitis
- Management
- General
- Remove contact lenses
- Patch affected eye
- Topical Ophthalmic Antibiotics to prevent infection
- Tobramycin
- Gentamicin
- Pain management
- Cool compresses
- Cycloplegic (Cyclogyl) eliminates ciliary spasm
- Ophthalmic topical NSAIDS
- Prevention
- Sun glasses (UV protection, large lenses with side shields)