Corneal pannus is subepithelial fibrovascular tissue ingrowth from the limbus onto the cornea. It typically results from inflammation, which may be causes by a number of events such as …

Subepithelial, or anterior stromal, corneal haze may result after superficial corneal inflammation. It can be seen as a reflective region when illuminated with a broad slit beam, but is most easily …

Aug 17, 2009 · The 2015 International Committee for Classification of Corneal Dystrophies (IC3D) classification system has divided corneal dystrophies into 4 categories: epithelial and …

It results in the formation of broad, "spade-shaped" pannus with vessels extending into gray or white peripheral stroma, occasionally with subepithelial infiltrates at the leading edge. Findings …

Lattice corneal dystrophy is an autosomal dominant condition caused by a mutation in the TGFBI gene. The condition results in amyloid deposits which classically appear as refractile, …

Mar 15, 2017 · The slit lamp exam most commonly shows peripheral curvilinear infiltrates in the superficial cornea (subepithelial/anterior stroma) at 10, 2, 4, or 8'oclock, where the eyelids …

Jun 2, 2015 · Calcific band keratopathy is a corneal degeneration that is characterized by subepithelial deposition of calcium, primarily in the form of hydroxyapatite, in the epithelial …

They can coalesce to form larger geographic ulcers, as seen centrally here, especially in the presence of topical steroids. After resolution of the keratitis, residual subepithelial infiltration …

Sep 9, 2013 · Peripheral hypertrophic subepithelial corneal degeneration: nomenclature, phenotypes, and long-term outcomes. Ophthalmology. 2013;120 (5):892-8. [PMID: 23474249] …

Sep 16, 2011 · Pathological Findings: Amyloid deposits in stroma May have amyloid deposits in subepithelial area (causing poor adhesion) Due to amyloid substance, stains positive with …