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Reis Buckler Retinal Corneal Dystrophy
Reis Buckler retinal Corneal Dystrophy may be described as an autosomal disorder which is dominantly inherited in nature. There are different symptoms that present this condition.
These symptoms include decreased vision, spontaneous corneal erosions which can be presented during early childhood and recurrent photophobia and irritation. The other signs that have been seen to be associated with this condition are fine reticular superficial corneal opacities. The central corneal opacities are also found to be developed in a honeycomb or a ring like pattern. The dystrophy has been primarily found to affect the central and the peripheral portion of the cornea. Thus, in most of the cases the peripheral cornea is spared. In this condition, the diffuse superficial stromal haze evolves with increasing central corneal thickness. Irregular astigmatism and decreased corneal sensation have also been found to be associated with this condition. Prominent corneal nerves have also found to be present. The condition can be managed through superficial keratectomy and it can be useful in treating superficial corneal scarring. The other treatment options that can also be employed include lamellar or penetrating keratoplasty that is generally more successful in case of more severe cases. There may be recurrence of this dystrophy as well has also been found to be seen in the graft and it is generally not uncommon in nature. Yet another method to manage this condition is making the use of excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy.
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