Total loss of vision in the involved eye. A palpable preauricular lymph node. A thick, purulent discharge. Unilateral proptosis and pain on eye movement. Normal tears possess both lubricating and bacteriostatic properties.
Tears are essential for maintaining a healthy cornea and conjunctiva.
Exposure keratitis can result from incomplete lid closure during sleep. None of the above. Common symptoms of acute iritis include pain, photophobia and decreased vision. The conjunctiva may show a pattern of circumcorneal redness. Iritis may be associated with a variety of systemic inflammatory conditions.