superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis
Findings
No curated finding names superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
A chronic and recurrent eye disease which affects the superior bulbar conjunctiva (the clear layer that covers the eyeball, over the sclera) and tarsal conjunctiva (the clear layer that lines the eyelids), as well as the superior limbic aspect of the cornea (the area above the cornea). It is commonly found in women 20-70 years of age. The signs and symptoms include burning, redness and irritation and tend to develop slowly over a period of 1 to 10 years.Vision usually remains intact. While the underlying cause of SLK remains unknown, it is believed that the condition is secondary to superior bulbar conjunctiva laxity. Factors inducing conjunctiva laxity include thyroid eye disease (usually hyperthyroidism), tight upper eyelids, and prominent globes. A mimicking disorder has been encountered in soft contact lens (SCL) wearers, typically with exposure to thimerosal-preserved solutions. Treatment of SLK may involve the use of various medications, surgery, or a combination of both.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0019504), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
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Other names
6 names
Resolves to: superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis
- Also called
- SLKsuperior limbal keratoconjunctivitisTheodore's superior limbic keratoconjunctivitisTheodore's syndromeTheodores superior limbic keratoconjunctivitisTheodores syndrome