An unusual Bilateral cicatrizing conjunctivitis in severe ocular rosacea

Abstract

Rosacea is a chronic progressive disease of unknown cause that affects the eyes and facial skin. Ocular rosacea is often missed when ophthalmologists do not adequately examine a patient's face during eye exams. If treatment is delayed due to undiagnosed rosacea, serious eye complications and blindness can occur. We present a case of 35-year-old female, followed up for rosacea and severe depressive disorder, presented with bilateral, symmetrical blinding cicatricial conjunctivitis after neglected ocular self-injury.