Anatomical Considerations
Potentially Adverse Effects

Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC)
GPC is a nonspecific response to a conjunctival insult. It results in the formation of papillae on the palpebral conjunctiva. A papillae is a small conjunctival elevation. It is seen most frequently in soft contact lens wear and only rarely with hard lenses.

 

Giant papillary conjunctivitis is divided into four stages of severity according to the number, distribution, and size of the papillae.