ABSTRACT

Cicatricial conjunctivitis is a potentially blinding form of conjunctival inflammation caused by physical or chemical injury, infection, immunologic oculocutaneous disorders, drugs and associated systemic disease. Visual loss is attributable to corneal scarring resulting from complications such as dry eye, entropion, symblepharon and trichiasis. Constant ocular irritation may further diminish quality of life. Optimal management comprises early, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment to arrest disease progression and prevent blinding complications.