ocular cicatricial pemphigoid
Findings
No curated finding names ocular cicatricial pemphigoid yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (OCP) is a form of mucous membrane pemphigoid (a group of rare, chronic autoimmune disorders) that affects the eyes. In the early stages, people with OCPgenerally experience chronic or relapsing conjunctivitis that is often characterized by tearing, irritation, burning, and/or mucus drainage. If left untreated, OCP can progress to severe conjunctiva scarring and vision loss. Involvement of other mucosal sites and the skin may also occur in OCP. The exact underlying cause is currently unknown. The treatment of OCP aims to slow disease progression and prevent complications. This usually involves long-term use of medications called immunomodulators which help regulate or normalize the immune system.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0008109), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
- A kind of
Other names
1 name
Resolves to: ocular cicatricial pemphigoid
- Also called
- ocular pemphigoid