Corneal Mucous Plaques Medication

Updated: Jun 24, 2021
  • Author: Robert H Graham, MD; Chief Editor: John D Sheppard, Jr, MD, MMSc  more...
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Medication

Medication Summary

The goals of pharmacotherapy are to reduce morbidity and to prevent complications.

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Topical collagenase inhibitors

Class Summary

Used to inhibit lytic effect of collagenase.

N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst 20%)

Action is somewhat unclear. Mucomyst 20% is diluted to a 10% solution with artificial tears. Use of this medication dissolves mucous plaques.

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