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Elschnig's conjunctivitis
Also known as:
Elschnig’s syndrome
Meibomian conjunctivitis
Associated persons:
Anton Elschnig
Heinrich Meibom
Description:
Chronic conjunctivitis associated with hyperplasia of the tarsal gland and the frothy secretions. Symptoms are smarting of eyes, ocular scratching sensation, photophobia, and minimal visual impairment.
Bibliography:
- A. Elschnig:
Beitrag zur Aetiologie und Therapie der chronischen Conjunctivitis.
Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift, 1908, 34: 1133-1135.
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