Giant papillary conjunctivitis can be secondary to:
Correct Answer: Contact lens
Description: Ans. (b) Contact lensGIANT PAPILLARY CONJUNCTIVITIS* It is the inflammation of conjunctiva with formation of very large sized papillae.* Cause: It is a localized allergic response to a physically rough or deposited surface (contact lens, prosthesis, left out nylon sutures).* Symptoms: Itching, stringy discharge and reduced wearing time of contact lens or prosthetic shell.* Treatment: The offending cause should be removed.# Disodium cromoglycate is known to relieve the symptoms and enhance the rate of resolution. GIANT PAPILLARY CONJUNCTIVITIS* It is the inflammation of conjunctiva with formation of very large sized papillae.* Cause: It is a localized allergic response to a physically rough or deposited surface (contact lens, prosthesis, left out nylon sutures).* Symptoms: Itching, stringy discharge and reduced wearing time of contact lens or prosthetic shell.* Treatment: The offending cause should be removed.# Disodium cromoglycate is known to relieve the symptoms and enhance the rate of resolution.
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