Phlyctenule
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A '''phlyctenule''' is medical term for a small whitish bump or blister found on eye. It is to one or more discreet spots on the eye, has visible small [[blood vessel]]s. It is a collection of [[white blood cells]] (primarily [[polymorphonuclear leukocytes]] and [[lymphocytes]]) in response to [[staphylococcus]] or other [[bacteria]]. In underdeveloped regions [[Tuberculosis]] is the most common cause.
The condition may improve with proper [[hygiene]]. Medical treatment may consist of the use of [[artificial tears]] [[eye drop]]s, [[vasoconstrictor]]s (such as [[Tetrahydrozoline]]), or [[corticosteroid]] eyedrops.
==See also==
*[[Blepharitis]]
*[[Conjunctivitis]]
*[[Corneal abrasion|Corneal ulcer]]
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[[Category:Ophthalmology]]