Terrien's Marginal Degeneration: An Uncommon Eye Disease and Treatment Modalities

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Keratoconus and Ectatic Corneal Diseases

Author
1. Ananda Kudari
2. BR Sumangala
ISSN
2277-3800
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10025-1189
Volume
9
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2020
Pages
2
  • Article keywords
    Cornea, Degeneration, Keratoconus, Keratoplasty, Slit lamp

    Abstract

    Outermost layer of the eye is cornea which is very clear and transparent. Many diseases can affect the cornea in that Terrien's marginal degeneration is also one of them, and their causes are unknown. But it is associated with other diseases like scleritis, episcleritis, and keratoconus, and this condition can be diagnosed by corneal topography, slit-lamp microscopy, ultrasound biomicroscopy, and scanning-slit topography. Medically, it can be treated by contact lenses and surgically by different types of keratoplasties.

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