Scars develop everywhere on the body as a healing response. With the cornea, they develop in all layers, even internally, appearing as a retrocorneal membrane. On the surface, they are most prominent subepithelially…you know them as SALTZMANS nodules. Here is scarring subepithelial on an old full transplant….it isn’t so visible under direct illumination, but obvious …
This is an interesting patient who was referred in for recurrent corneal erosion syndrome. Historically, he did have recurrent corneal erosion. EXCEPT he developed acute bacterial keratitis, and vision dropped to CF (counting fingers). This is what he looked like on presentation. When such patients come in, I am now able to give them an …
Waking up with a sharp pain in your eye can be a disconcerting experience. If you’ve ever wondered why your eye hurts in the morning, recurrent corneal erosion might be the culprit. In this article, we will delve into the causes, symptoms, and effective ways to manage and prevent this uncomfortable condition. Understanding Recurrent Corneal …