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Overview of sclerocornea.

Authors :
Rajagopal, Rama
Giridhar, Divya
Biswas, Jyotirmay
Source :
Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology; Oct-Dec2023, Vol. 13 Issue 4, p461-466, 6p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Sclerocornea is a rare non-progressive, non-inflammatory usually bilateral congenital corneal opacity that can be associated with both ocular and systemic abnormalities. It could be inherited in 50% of cases. Ill-defined limbal architecture and vascularization in association with ocular comorbidities results in poor outcomes with corneal transplantation. This narrative review summarizes the current literature on etiology and clinical presentation in sclerocornea. With regards to keratoplasty, it focusses on key elements in decision making, highlights the role of investigations and discusses practical surgical pearls to enhance outcome of keratoplasty in these eyes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22115056
Volume :
13
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174847972
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/tjo.TJO-D-23-00070