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Congenital corneal anesthesia

E F Carpel

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |March 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Therapeutic soft contact lenses effectively treated a child with congenital corneal anesthesia and recurrent epithelial breakdown, improving vision and preventing scarring. Continued remission was observed after lens discontinuation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Corneal Disease
    • Pediatric Eye Care

    Background:

    • Congenital corneal anesthesia presents a challenge in pediatric ophthalmology.
    • Recurrent epithelial disruption can lead to significant visual impairment and corneal scarring.

    Observation:

    • A 6-year-old boy presented with poor visual acuity and diffuse corneal epithelial disruption.
    • Corneal sensation was significantly reduced, confirmed by aesthesiometry.
    • Standard treatments like artificial tears and eyelid taping were ineffective.

    Findings:

    • Therapeutic soft contact lenses improved visual acuity to 6/12 (20/40) in the right eye and 6/6 (20/20) in the left eye.
    • Contact lens use arrested the epithelial breakdown.
    • The corneal epithelium remained intact for a year after contact lens discontinuation.

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    Implications:

    • Early intervention with therapeutic contact lenses can halt the cycle of epithelial breakdown in congenital corneal anesthesia.
    • This treatment can prevent long-term complications such as corneal scarring.
    • Maintaining remission after treatment cessation suggests a potential for lasting recovery.