Bilateral, anterior stromal ring opacity of the cornea

• Published in: British journal of ophthalmology Vol. 82; no. 5; pp. 522 - 525
• Main Authors: Melles, Gerrit R J, de Séra, Johan P, Eggink, Cathrien A, Cruysberg, Johan R M, Binder, Perry S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JR BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 01.05.1998; BMJ; BMJ Publishing Group LTD
• Subjects: Adult; Biological and medical sciences; cornea; corneal opacity; Corneal Opacity - etiology; Corneal Opacity - pathology; corneal rings; Diseases of cornea, anterior segment and sclera; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Medical sciences; Ophthalmology; Original articles - Clinical science; Human; Eye disease; Cornea; Pathogenesis; Ring; Anterior; Bilateral; Keratopathy; Opacity

AIMS/BACKGROUND To describe a bilateral, mid peripheral, ring-shaped corneal opacity, not resembling any known corneal degeneration, dystrophy, or other disorder, and occurring without ocular or systemic disease. METHODS Ophthalmic examination, haematological screening, and ultrasound biomicroscopy....