Keratoconjunctivitis photoelectrica

Last Updated: 2019-08-26

Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.

ICD11: -

UV radiation, which is reflected several times by the snow and finally triggers snow blindness.

UV-B and UV-C rays cause spotty necrosis in the eye with subsequent conjunctivitis or keratitis.

Snow blindness.

Anamnesis

Ophthalmological examination

UV glasses should always be worn as part of light therapy.

According to the ophthalmologist's specifications.