The Honeycomb Type of Reis-Bücklers' Dystrophy of the Cornea: Biometrics and an Interpretation

Corneal thickness increases with advancing age in patients with the honeycomb type of Reis-BÜcklers' dystrophy, affecting visual acuity. A linear relationship is found between these parameters. Also, corneal sensitivity decreases with increasing corneal thickness. The latter may be an import fa...

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Published inOphthalmologica (Basel) Vol. 194; no. 2-3; pp. 65 - 70
Main Authors Wittebol-Post, D., van Bijsterveld, O.P., Delleman, J.W.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel, Switzerland Karger 01.01.1987
Subjects
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Biometry
Child
Cornea - pathology
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary - classification
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary - complications
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary - genetics
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary - pathology
Corneal Opacity - etiology
Corneal Opacity - physiopathology
Diseases of cornea, anterior segment and sclera
Humans
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Ophthalmology
Original Paper
Pedigree
Visual Acuity
Reis-Bücklers' dystrophy type II
Corneal sensitivity
Honeycomb dystrophy
Corneal dystrophy
Honeycomb type of Reis-Bücklers' dystrophy
Corneal thickness
Biometrics
Thickness
Human
Cornea
Eye disease
Sensitivity
Family study
Exploration
Keratopathy
Reis Buckler corneal dystrophy
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Summary:Corneal thickness increases with advancing age in patients with the honeycomb type of Reis-BÜcklers' dystrophy, affecting visual acuity. A linear relationship is found between these parameters. Also, corneal sensitivity decreases with increasing corneal thickness. The latter may be an import factor in the decrease of ocular irritation later in life in these patients.
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ISSN:0030-3755
1423-0267
DOI:10.1159/000309737