Statistics and Associations
- Secondary to UV exposure and/or recurrent irritation from wind, dust, or other ocular irritant
- Potential to decrease vision by covering visual axis and/or creating astigmatism by distorting the cornea
- 33% incidence of reoccurrence following surgical excision
Management
- Astigmatism correction
- Ocular lubrication as needed
- Surgical intervention if decreased vision or for cosmetics