Pannus appears as a grayish-pink film on the eye, and as the disease progresses, the cornea becomes opaque. It most often affects both eyes. While the exact causes that lead to pannus are not fully understood, there are some factors that can contribute to disease: Exposure to airborne irritants.

Is pannus curable?

Since Pannus is an immune mediated disease, it is managed by treatment but not cured. Ongoing treatment for life is needed to maintain vision.

What are symptoms of pannus?

Pannus, or chronic superficial keratitis, is a progressive inflammatory autoimmune disease of the cornea. Common clinical signs include pigmentation (brown discoloration), vascularization (blood vessel in-growth) and opacification (haziness) of the cornea.