Eyelids and anterior segment: Case twelve



 
 


This 24 year-old male hair dresser was referred by his family doctor because of this ocular appearance. It was initially diagnosed as a subconjunctival haemorrhage but appeared to worsen over the past four weeks.

a. What does the picture show?

b. What types of patients are at risk of this condition?

c. What is the pathogenesis of this condition?

d. How would you manage this patient?
 
 

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