Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis

Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis
SLK develops due to repeated corneal microtrauma of the cornea and limbus
SpecialtyOphthalmology
SymptomsEye redness, burning sensation, tearing
DurationChronic
Risk factorsCorneal microtrauma, hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism
TreatmentTopical corticosteroids, artificial tears, surgery
PrognosisExacerbations decrease with age

Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK, Théodore's syndrome) is a disease of the eye characterized by episodes of recurrent inflammation of the superior cornea and limbus, as well as of the superior tarsal and bulbar conjunctiva. It was first described by F. H. Théodore in 1963.

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