Trichiasis and cicatricial ectropion usually require surgical treatment. Topical corticosteroids are useful in treating the conjunctival, corneal, and anterior chamber inflammation. Oral corticosteroids are occasionally necessary. It is not clear whether systemic immunosuppression is effective for ocular disease. A bandage contact lens may retard the melting.
Topical corticosteroids can control the infiltration and delay the vascularization.
In some cases, progression can occur in spite of these treatments and can lead to the need for lamellar or penetrating keratoplasty. Modify the body's immune response to diverse stimuli. Used to treat conjunctivitis, corneal infiltration, melting, or vascularization, and iritis. Dosing may be reduced, but advise patients not to discontinue therapy prematurely. Interactions None reported Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established.