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What is rosacea?
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What is ocular rosacea?
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What are the signs and symptoms of acne rosacea?
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What are the
signs and symptoms of ocular rosacea?
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How is it initially detected?
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What is the treatment for
ocular rosacea?
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Rosacea is also known as acne rosacea.
It is a dermatologic condition that affects the midfacial region. One can find
erythema, papules, pustules, telangiectasias, and rhinophyma.
This problem usually affects those with
light skin. It is characterized by bumps and redness localizing on the cheeks,
forehead and nose.
One of the initial symptoms of rosacea
is facial flushing secondary to changes in body temperature, emotion, or hot
drinks. Eventually, the skin may become chronically red, irritated and
inflamed.
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Rosacea with
ocular involvement is called ocular rosacea. Approximately 60% of patients with rosacea develop related
problems affecting the eye.
Patients with ocular rosacea have ocular manifestations
essentially confined to the eyelids and ocular surface.
They most commonly experience irritation of the lids and
eye, occurring when the oil-producing glands of the lids become obstructed.
Styes, blepharitis, episcleritis, and chronically red eyes are also typical
conditions.
Ocular rosacea may also affect the cornea, with problems
ranging from minor irritation to potentially severe ocular surface disruption
and inflammatory keratitis. This keratitis can lead to sterile corneal
ulceration, neovascularization (abnormal blood vessel growth), infections, and
occasionally perforations.
The symptoms of
rosacea can be treated effectively; however, rosacea is a chronic condition with
exacerbations and remissions, which requires long-term therapy to maintain
symptomatic control.
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Breakouts or papules concentrated on
the nose, cheeks and forehead
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Dry, flaking skin
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Facial flushing after drinking
alcohol, eating hot or spicy foods, or events that increase body temperature
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Red, flushed skin
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The ophthalmologist may make the initial diagnosis after a
routine eye examination and evaluation of the skin. More often than not,
patients with rosacea are under the care of a dermatologist. Those subset of
patients with related eye conditions are then referred to the ophthalmologist.
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Rosacea is a disease that warrants
co-management by an ophthalmologist and a dermatologist.
Patients should avoid the triggers (hot
drinks, spicy foods, alcohol, activities that elevate body temperature).
Avoidance of sunlight can minimize flare
ups in some patients. The use of sunscreens with a high SPF factor, wearing
hats, using sunglasses and umbrellas may decrease ultraviolet light exposure
outdoors.
Controlling the skin inflammation may provide symptomatic
relief to the related eye manifestations. Diligent lid hygiene is suggested.
Medications which may be used for treatment may include
artificial tears, oral antibiotics (doxycycline, tetracycline, clarithromycin,
or metronidazole), erythromycin ointment, topical metronidazole, and topical
steroids.
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EYE REPUBLIC Ophthalmology Clinic
Manila
3/F Don Santiago Building Units 309-310
1344 Taft Avenue, Ermita
Manila, 1000 Philippines
Direct and Fax: (632) 536-2398
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EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
Asian Hospital
and Medical Center
5/F Medical Office
Building (MOB) Suite 509
2205 Civic Drive,
Filinvest, Alabang
Muntinlupa City,
1781 Philippines
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Medical City
6/F Medical Arts Tower Inc (MATI) Suite 602
MERALCO Compound, Ortigas Avenue
Pasig City, 1604, Philippines
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EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
St. Luke's
Medical Center
6/F
Cathedral Heights Building Complex (CHBC)
North Tower Suite 614
279 E. Rodriguez
Sr. Boulevard
Quezon City, 1102
Philippines
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ACNE ROSACEA information compiled by
Dr. Manolette R.
Roque and initially uploaded on May 1, 2005.
Last updated on
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