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Late congenital syphilitic oculopathy is a disease of the eye a manifestation of late congenital syphilis. It can appear as: Interstitial keratitis – this commonly appears between ages 6 and 12. Symptoms include lacrimation and photophobia. Pathological vascularization of the cornea cause it to turn pink or salmon colored. 90% of cases affect both eyes.

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