Spheroidal Degeneration - EyeWiki
Spheroidal keratopathy is a degeneration of the cornea and/or conjunctiva, characterized by homogeneous, translucent, fine, golden yellow, spherules or globules of varying size. This article explains risk factors, pathology, diagnosis, and management of this disease.
Advanced spheroidal degeneration - PMC
Spheroidal degeneration, also known as Labrador keratopathy, Fisherman’s keratopathy, climatic droplet keratopathy, actinic keratopathy, and Bietti’s band-shaped nodular dystrophy, is a degeneration of the cornea and/or the conjunctiva that is characterized by amber-colored homogeneous, translucent spherules of varying sizes in the corneal ...
Spheroidal Degeneration in Two Siblings: Clinical and …
The clinical picture of spheroidal degeneration of the cornea and conjunctiva has three typical forms. Primary corneal spheroidal degeneration consists of superficial solitary or clustered spherules adjacent to the limbus, is seen especially in advanced age, is almost always bilateral, and can also be detected in normal eyes.
Spheroidal Degeneration - SpringerLink
2016年1月1日 · Spheroidal degeneration is characterized by the presence of yellow or golden spherules at or beneath the corneal or conjunctival epithelium (Fig. 1). The spherules, or globules, are generally clear but may become more opaque over time and range in size from approximately 0.1 to 0.6 mm in diameter.
Spheroidal degeneration of cornea and conjunctiva. - PMC
A study of almost 1000 outpatients at a London eye hospital showed the presence of asymptomatic yellowish, spheroidal deposits in the peripheral cornea or conjunctiva, or both, in about 6 per cent, with a preponderance of males and older subjects among those affected.
Keratinoid (Spheroidal) Degeneration - SpringerLink
2018年1月1日 · Spheroidal degeneration is characterized by the presence of yellow or golden spherules at or beneath the corneal or conjunctival epithelium. The spherules, or globules, are generally clear but may become more opaque over time and range in size from approximately 0.1 to 0.6 mm in diameter.
Advanced spheroidal degeneration | Digital Journal of …
2019年12月22日 · Spheroidal degeneration, involving the cornea and/or the conjunctiva, is characterized by amber-colored homogeneous, translucent spherules in the corneal stroma, Bowman’s membrane, and subepithelium. The condition has a higher prevalence in areas with extreme temperatures, low humidity, high wind, and presence of sand.
(PDF) Advanced spheroidal degeneration - ResearchGate
2019年12月22日 · Spheroidal degeneration, involving the cornea and/or the conjunctiva, is characterized by amber-colored homogeneous, translucent spherules in the corneal stroma, Bowman's membrane, and...
Climatic Droplet Keratopathy (Spheroidal Degeneration)
2016年1月1日 · A degeneration characterized by the appearance of yellow or golden globules of varying size in the superficial cornea or conjunctiva. Etiology The exact source of the protein material forming the droplets is unknown.
Advanced spheroidal degeneration - PubMed
2019年12月22日 · Spheroidal degeneration, involving the cornea and/or the conjunctiva, is characterized by amber-colored homogeneous, translucent spherules in the corneal stroma, Bowman's membrane, and subepithelium. The condition has a higher prevalence in areas with extreme temperatures, low humidity, high wind, a …