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Idiopathic lipid corneal degeneration
J A Durán1, M T Rodriguez-Ares
1Department of Ophthalmology, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Cornea
|March 1, 1991
Summary
Bilateral corneal lipid infiltrates and stromal vascularization occurred in two patients without prior eye or systemic disease. One patient experienced acute graft rejection after penetrating keratoplasty.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Diseases
- Ocular Surface Disease
Background:
- Corneal lipid deposits, or infiltrates, can impair vision.
- Stromal vascularization indicates abnormal blood vessel growth in the cornea.
- Annular infiltrates form a ring-like pattern within the corneal stroma.
Observation:
- Two patients presented with bilateral corneal lipid annular infiltrates.
- Both patients also exhibited deep stromal vascularization.
- Neither patient had a prior history of eye disease or systemic disorder.
Findings:
- Penetrating keratoplasty was performed on one eye for each patient.
- One patient experienced an acute corneal graft rejection episode post-surgery.
- The underlying cause of these unique corneal findings remains undetermined.
Implications:
- This case highlights rare presentations of corneal lipid infiltrates and vascularization.
- It underscores the potential for graft complications even in seemingly healthy eyes.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the etiology and optimal management of such conditions.