Mauthner Punctate Keratitis

Mauthner punctate keratitis is a rare disease that manifests itself in the form of point changes on the cornea of ​​the eye. It was described by the Austrian ophthalmologist Ludwig Mauthner in 1880.

Symptoms of Mauthner punctate keratitis may include discomfort or pain in the eye, decreased vision, spots on the cornea, and inflammation of the conjunctiva. Most often, Mauthner's punctate keratitis affects people over 40 years of age, and it mainly affects one eye.

Diagnosis of mauthner punctate keratitis involves examining the eye and performing vision tests. Treatment may include anti-inflammatory drugs and, in some cases, surgery.

Mauthner's punctate keratitis is a rare disease, but its symptoms can be quite severe. Therefore, it is very important to consult a doctor if any signs of this disease appear.

Mauthner punctate keratitis is a progressive condition of bilateral corneal opacification due to the accumulation of stromal poltsharkov bodies and hyaline vacuoles in the posterior part of the cornea, caused by long-term chronic inflammatory disease of the vascular bed.

Diagnosis is based on clinical findings

- Mauthner's punctate keratitis (L. Mauççner), also known as punctate paracentral nuclear keratitis, is a rare form of acute anterior uveitis, characterized by the appearance of light dry stretch marks on the epithelium of the conjunctiva and cornea in the paracentral zone, the central region remains intact. The disease is accompanied by corneal edema, which can extend to Descemet's membrane and lead to the involvement of chamber humor and the development of endophthalmitis. Treatment includes