All are corneal signs of Trachoma except
Correct Answer: Arlt's line
Description: (Refer: AK Khurana Comprehensive Ophthalmology, 6th edition, pg no. 67 - 71) Arlt's line is a conjunctival sign (not corneal)Signs of TrachomaConjunctival signs:- Congestion, conjunctival follicles (boiled sagograin like), Papillary hyperplasia, conjunctival scarring (Arlt's line), ConcretionCorneal signs:- superficial keratitis, Herbe follicles, pannus, Corneal ulcer, Herbe pits, corneal opacity Arlt's line is a thick band of scar tissue in the conjunctiva of the eye, near the lid margin, that is associated with eye infections. Arlt's line is a characteristic finding of trachoma, an infection of the eye caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
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