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]

Causes

The condition often starts due to other untreated conditions.[4]

Patients with Vernal keratoconjunctivitis may develop this condition due to irritation from the mucus thread.[5]

Diagnosis

The condition is hard to diagnose because the patient may not admit to it due to embarrassment and shame.[6]

Doctors may find signs of damage at the surface of the eye due to self inflicted trauma.[4]

Treatment

Treatment for this condition requires treatment of the underlying condition.[7]

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.[8]

References

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  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. Archived from the original on 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
  3. ^ Mannis, Mark J.; Holland, Edward J. (2016-09-23). Cornea E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 475. ISBN 978-0-323-35758-6. Archived from the original on 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
  4. ^ a b "What To Know About Mucus Fishing Syndrome – Cleveland Clinic". 13 December 2021. Archived from the original on 2022-02-17. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Kanski, Jack J. (2010-02-18). Signs in Ophthalmology: Causes and Differential Diagnosis E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 978-0-7234-3696-6. Archived from the original on 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
  7. ^ Bartlett, Jimmy D.; Siret D. Jaanus (2007-11-12). Clinical Ocular Pharmacology. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 480. ISBN 978-0-7506-7576-5. Archived from the original on 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
  8. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2021-12-12.