J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1987 Oct;28(5):1083-1087.

A Peripheral Corneal Ulcer in Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Kim DG
• Kim BJ

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis is a kind of collagen diease and involves many joints and extra-articular systems-heart, respiratory system, central nervous system, skin and reticuloendothelial system. The peripheral corneal ulcer is a rare chracteristic ocular finding in rheumatoid arthritis. Generally this ulcer is combined with minimal inflammation and vascularization. The local corticosteroid therapy is of no value and may be harmful. Collagenase inhibitor, hydrophylic contact lens. heparin therapy, limbal conjunctivectomy have been tried for treatment of this ulcer. The authors experienced a case of peripheral corneal ulcer in rheumatoid arthritis which responded to systemic corticosteroid therapy.

MeSH Terms

Arthritis, Rheumatoid*
Central Nervous System
Collagen
Collagenases
Corneal Ulcer*
Heparin
Inflammation
Joints
Mononuclear Phagocyte System
Respiratory System
Skin
Ulcer
Collagen
Collagenases
Heparin