2nd January 2024

A 28-year-old patient presents complaining of initially intermittent but now constant left eye redness for 2 days

A 28-year-old patient presents complaining of initially intermittent but now constant left eye redness for 2 days, watering, grittiness and mild sensitivity to light. He has had previous chalazions and has previously had treatment for blepharitis. He has no past medical history of note. Examination shows conjunctival hypereamia and linear staining defect on the left cornea with aberrant eyelashes. There is no foreign body on examination of the conjunctiva. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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