Mucus fishing syndrome

Mucus fishing syndrome is a rare condition caused by repeated self damage to the conjunctiva.[1]

The condition causes excessive mucus production.[2] Patients with this condition make their condition worse by removing mucus from their eyes.[3]

Patients with Vernal keratoconjunctivitis may develop this condition due to irritation from the mucus thread.[4]

Diagnosis

The condition is hard to diagnose because the patient may not admit to it due to embarrassment and shame.[5]

Treatment

Treatment for this condition requires treatment of the underlying condition.[6]

Patients should be told to refrain from rubbing or removing mucus from their eyes. Patients are also given treatment for their underlying conjunctival disorder. Lubrication and topical acetylcysteine are also a requirement.[7]

References
  1. Rapuano, Christopher J. (2012-01-10). Wills Eye Institute - Cornea. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 978-1-4511-8039-8.
  2. Basak, Samar K.; M.D, Samar K. Basak (2013-04-30). Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmology. JP Medical Ltd. p. 72. ISBN 978-93-5090-325-4.
  3. Mannis, Mark J.; Holland, Edward J. (2016-09-23). Cornea E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 475. ISBN 978-0-323-35758-6.
  4. Krouse, John H.; Derebery, M. Jennifer; Chadwick, Stephen J. (2008). Managing the Allergic Patient. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 158. ISBN 978-1-4160-3677-7.
  5. Kanski, Jack J. (2010-02-18). Signs in Ophthalmology: Causes and Differential Diagnosis E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 978-0-7234-3696-6.
  6. Bartlett, Jimmy D.; LHD, Siret D. Jaanus, PhD (2007-11-12). Clinical Ocular Pharmacology. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 480. ISBN 978-0-7506-7576-5.
  7. Sundaram, Venki; Barsam, Allon; Barker, Lucy; Khaw, Peng Tee (2016-06-30). "2". Training in Ophthalmology. Oxford University Press. p. 33. ISBN 978-0-19-165277-6.
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