Problem

Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis

Other Names:
Shipyard disease
Nature:

Keratoconjunctivitis is a term used to describe inflammation of both the cornea (the clear, front part of the eye) and the conjunctiva (the thin, transparent membrane covering the white part of the eye and lining the inside of the eyelids). This condition can have various causes, and its presentation may vary depending on the underlying factors.

When only the cornea is inflamed, it is called keratitis; when only the conjunctiva is inflamed, it is called conjunctivitis.

Related Problems:
Keratitis
Dry eye syndrome
Values:
Disease
Epidemic
Subject(s):
Medicine Pathology
Medicine Eyesight
Societal Problems Epidemics
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
28.09.2019 – 21:36 CEST