Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Ring stromal opacity in lens-corneal adhesion.

G A Varley1, G R Beauchamp, D M Meisler

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44106.

Cornea
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Association of Propionibacterium acnes endophthalmitis with HLA-DQw5.

Ocular immunology and inflammation·2012
Same author

American Uveitis Society Meeting October 30, 1995 Marriott Marquis Hotel, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Ocular immunology and inflammation·2012
Same author

American uveitis society meeting october 31, 1994 san francisco, california.

Ocular immunology and inflammation·2012
Same author

Re-recession of the medial rectus muscles in patients with recurrent esotropia.

Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus·2001
Same author

Compression sutures in the management of corneal transplant wound infections.

Cornea·2001
Same author

Human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients with posterior intracorneal precipitates.

Ophthalmology·2001
Same journal

Corneal Tissue Addition Keratoplasty.

Cornea·2026
Same journal

Corneal Tissue Addition Keratoplasty for Keratoconus: Point-Counterpoint.

Cornea·2026
Same journal

Posterior Segment Pressurization With Intravitreal Balanced Salt Solution to Stabilize Anterior Chamber Gas During Endothelial Keratoplasty.

Cornea·2026
Same journal

Central Corneal Thickness Six Postoperative Months After DMEK or Triple-DMEK.

Cornea·2026
Same journal

Rebubbling and Graft Detachment in Pre-Descemet Endothelial Keratoplasty: A Prospective Study.

Cornea·2026
Same journal

Letter Regarding: ESCALÓN: A Prospective Randomized Trial of Corneal Endothelial Cell Therapy in Subjects With Corneal Edema.

Cornea·2026
See all related articles

Congenital corneal clouding can involve lens-corneal adhesion (LCA), a condition presenting as a ring-shaped opacity. Recognizing LCA is crucial for surgical planning and avoiding complications in affected eyes.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Severe congenital corneal clouding is often linked to abnormal anterior segment development (dysgenesis).
  • Congenital corneal opacities frequently obstruct visualization of internal ocular structures.
  • Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective management of pediatric eye conditions.

Observation:

  • This report details five eyes from four patients exhibiting congenital corneal clouding with lens-corneal adhesion (LCA).
  • A characteristic ring- or doughnut-shaped stromal haze was observed surrounding a central clear corneal zone in all affected eyes.
  • This opacity pattern delineates the extent of the lens-corneal adhesion.

Findings:

  • Lens-corneal adhesion (LCA) presents with a distinct ring-shaped stromal opacity in congenital corneal clouding.

Related Experiment Videos

  • The central clear corneal zone is indicative of the adhesion site.
  • This specific opacity pattern serves as a diagnostic clue for LCA.

    • Implications:

    • Recognition of lens-corneal adhesion (LCA) is critical for surgical planning in congenital corneal clouding.
    • Identifying the ring-shaped stromal opacity can aid in diagnosing LCA.
    • Early diagnosis of LCA can help prevent surgical complications in affected infants and children.