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Ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid
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Ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid is an autoimmune disorder that scars the conjunctiva and cornea.
The eyes become red, then the conjunctiva scars, eyelashes turn inward, and the cornea becomes clouded, blocking vision.
The diagnosis is suspected based on symptoms and the results of an eye examination and is usually confirmed by a biopsy of the conjunctiva.
Artificial tears can be used, inwardly turned eyelashes can be removed, and some people require drugs that suppress the immune system.(See also Overview of Conjunctival and Scleral Disorders.)
Ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid is an autoimmune disorder (a malfunction of the body
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