Pathology
- Conjunctival epithelium undergoes hyperplasia and sends downward projection into sub-epithelial tissue.
- Adenoid layer shows marked cellular infiltration by eosinophils, lymphocytes, plasma cells and histiocytes.
- Fibrous layer show proliferation which later undergoes hyaline changes.
- Conjunctival vessels also show proliferation, increased permeability and vasodilation.
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