PSOROPHTHALMIA Meaning and
Definition
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Psorophthalmia is a medical term used to refer to a rare condition characterized by inflammation or infection affecting the eyes and accompanied by the presence of skin lesions, typically resembling psoriasis. This term is derived from the combination of two words: "psoro," meaning scaly or scabby, and "ophthalmia," referring to inflammation related to the eyes.
Psorophthalmia is often associated with a variety of symptoms including redness, swelling, itching, and scaling of the eyelids, as well as dryness, irritation, and blurred vision. The skin lesions observed in psorophthalmia may have a scaly appearance, similar to those seen in psoriasis, and can affect the areas around the eyes or even extend onto the eyelids themselves.
The causes of psorophthalmia can vary, and it may occur as a result of underlying conditions such as autoimmune diseases (e.g., psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis), allergies, infections, or even as a side effect of certain medications. If left untreated, psorophthalmia can lead to complications that affect the eyes' overall health and vision.
Diagnosis of psorophthalmia involves a comprehensive eye examination conducted by an ophthalmologist, considering both the eye-related symptoms and the presence of any skin lesions. Treatment options for psorophthalmia depend on the underlying cause and severity of the condition, and they may include the use of corticosteroid eye drops, anti-inflammatory medications, or light therapy. Collaboration between dermatologists and ophthalmologists is often essential for proper management of psorophthalmia.
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A pruritic ulcerative inflammation of the margins of the eyelids.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Inflammation of the eye attended with itchy ulcerations.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for PSOROPHTHALMIA
- osorophthalmia
- lsorophthalmia
- -sorophthalmia
- 0sorophthalmia
- paorophthalmia
- pzorophthalmia
- pxorophthalmia
- pdorophthalmia
- peorophthalmia
- pworophthalmia
- psirophthalmia
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- psoeophthalmia
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- psotophthalmia
Etymology of PSOROPHTHALMIA
The word "psorophthalmia" is derived from two Greek roots: "psora" meaning "itch" or "scabies" and "ophthalmos" meaning "eye". In medical context, "psorophthalmia" refers to inflammation or irritation of the eye due to scabies or other similar skin conditions.
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