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What is Vertical pigment deposit from iris pigment seen at the corneal endothelium?
Vertical pigment deposition is a condition where pigment from the iris is deposited on the corneal endothelium. This can be caused by conditions such as pigment dispersion syndrome or pseudoexfoliation syndrome. It can lead to pigment dispersion glaucoma and corneal endothelial damage.
What has the author Collette K Hand written?
Collette K. Hand has written: 'Localisation of the gene for autosomal recessive congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy' -- subject(s): Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary, Corneal Endothelium, Endothelium, Corneal, Hereditary Corneal Dystrophies
What causes pigment deposits of the corneal endothelium?
depends on etiology vague question/could be from pigment dispersion syndrome,iritis,pseudoexfoliation,FUch's endothelial dystrophy many others. Finding could be begnign or could be a sign of something really wrong.
How many people have corneal dystrophy?
Corneal dystrophies are a group of inherited eye disorders that affect the cornea, and their prevalence can vary depending on the specific type. Generally, corneal dystrophies are estimated to affect about 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 5,000 individuals, though exact numbers can differ worldwide. The most common form, Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, is more prevalent in older adults, particularly women. Overall, millions of people are affected by some form of corneal dystrophy globally.
What is the thickest layer of the cornea?
The thickest layer of the cornea is the stroma, which comprises about 90% of the corneal thickness. The stroma is made up of organized collagen fibers and provides the cornea with strength and structure. It is situated between the outer epithelial layer and the inner endothelial layer. The stroma plays a crucial role in maintaining corneal transparency and overall eye health.
What are the physical symproms of Scheie syndrome?
Common physical problems include corneal clouding, heart abnormalities, and orthopedic difficulties involving the hands and back
What are the physical symptoms of Scheie syndrome?
Common physical problems include corneal clouding, heart abnormalities, and orthopedic difficulties involving the hands and back
What other problems could people with nail-patella syndrome have?
Nail-patella syndrome is associated with open-angle glaucoma, which, if untreated, may lead to blindness. Patients may also have cataracts, drooping eyelids (ptosis ), or corneal problems such as glaucoma.
What is corneal blindness?
blindness caused by corneal disorders
Who is the scientist that introduced Corneal transplantation in the Philippines and desiegned a corneal desector?
Germiniao Ocampo is the one who introduced the corneal transplantation in the Philippines - Also he designed a corneal dissector.
The first corneal transplant in the country?
he pioneered corneal transplant in our country
When did George Corneal die?
George Corneal died on 1944-12-28.
