Erosion syndrome

General: Caused by imperfect adherence of corneal epithelium due to abnormalities in basement membrane; abnormalities may be inherent, induced by trauma, or both; disease not vision threatening.

Ocular: Disabling episodes of pain; stabbing pain in the eye like that from a foreign body, most frequent on awakening; lesser forms of irritation; blurring of vision; drying associated with a stinging in the eyes; irregular astigmatism; corneal findings include anterior membrane dystrophies (epithelial and subepithelial dot, map, or fingerprint-type changes).

Clinical: None.

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Langston RH, et al. Soft lens therapy for recurrent erosion syndrome. Ann Ophthalmol 1978; 10:875-878.