Superficial Punctate Keratitis (causes)

  • Dry Eye
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (Sjögren syndrome)
  • Chronic inflammation
    • blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction
    • contact lens overwear
  • Toxicity
    • contact lens soluation
    • topical medications with preservative
      • benzalkonium chloride
    • chemical exposure
  • Infection
    • Viral keratitis
    • Staphylococcal epithelial keratitis
    • Pneumococcal conjunctivitis
    • HSV keratitis
    • Acanthamoeba keratitis
    • Molluscum contagiosum
  • Allergy
    • Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
  • Poor healing/Trauma
    • Neurotrophic keratitis
    • Exposure keratitis
    • Recurrent corneal erosion syndrome
  • Corneal Dystrophies
    • Map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy
  • Idiopathic
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