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Have superficial punctuate keratopathy - is it normal at 77?
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SPK: Superficial punctate keratitis (spk) can refer to ocular surface (ie corneal epithelium) irritation. It can also be used to describe thygeson's spk which is a disease of the cornea causing significant symptoms. Both can occur at any age.
Answered 10/3/2016
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