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Corneal thinning syndromes.

M S Insler, J D Baumann

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |February 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Central corneal thickness measurements can help differentiate between pellucid and Terrien

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Corneal Diseases
    • Diagnostic Imaging

    Background:

    • Pellucid corneal marginal degeneration and Terrien's marginal degeneration are rare corneal thinning disorders.
    • Distinguishing between these conditions can be challenging due to overlapping clinical features.

    Observation:

    • Central pachymetry was performed on two patients diagnosed with pellucid and Terrien's marginal degeneration.
    • Mean central corneal thicknesses were recorded as 0.487 mm and 0.466 mm, respectively.

    Findings:

    • The study observed distinct central corneal thickness values between the two patients.
    • These measurements suggest that differential corneal thickness may be a useful diagnostic indicator.

    Implications:

    • Central pachymetry could aid in the differential diagnosis of corneal thinning syndromes.
    • This technique may improve diagnostic accuracy and patient management for these rare conditions.