Abstract:
Ocular manifestations of rosacea are commonly nonspecific and variable. The etiology of the inflammation is not fully known
and there is no definite diagnostic test for the disease. We often under diagnose the disease, despite the potential for serious sight threatening
sequelae. When evaluating patients with rosacea, dermatologists and family physicians should obtain a careful history
of eye complaints and examine the eyelid margins thoroughly. Patients with moderate-to-severe ocular findings will benefit from
evaluation by an ophthalmologist. Controlling symptoms and preventing potential risk of blindness should be the aim of early
diagnosis and prompt intervention. The mainstay of treatment is good lid hygiene, topical metronidazole, topical azithromycin eyedrops, topical cyclosporine, and oral tetracycline.
The aim of this review is to shed light on the signs of ocular rosacea, dermatologists and family physicians must be familiar with,
the understanding of the pathogenesis of this old disease of skin and the eye since the original observation by Von Arlt in 1864 and
its treatment.
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