Phlyctenule 3588102 110894299 2007-02-25T20:11:03Z 71.10.134.181 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]] {{eye-stub}} [[Category:Ophthalmology]]