Terrien's marginal degeneration
AI overview
Terrien marginal degeneration is a noninflammatory, unilateral or asymmetrically bilateral, slowly progressive thinning of the peripheral corneal stroma.
Key points
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The cause of Terrien marginal degeneration is unknown.
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The cause of Terrien marginal degeneration is unknown
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Prevalence is roughly equal between males and females.
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its prevalence is roughly equal between males and females
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It usually occurs in the second or third decade of life.
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it usually occurs in the second or third decade of life
Symptoms
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Astigmatism is associated with the condition.
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Spectacles or RGP contact lenses can be used to manage the astigmatism
Treatment
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Spectacles or RGP contact lenses can be used to manage the astigmatism.
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Spectacles or RGP contact lenses can be used to manage the astigmatism
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Surgical correction may be required when the condition worsens.
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when the condition worsens, surgical correction may be required
Prognosis
Slowly progressive thinning of the peripheral corneal stroma.
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| Terrien's marginal degeneration | |
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| Specialty | Ophthalmology |
Terrien marginal degeneration is a noninflammatory, unilateral or asymmetrically bilateral, slowly progressive thinning of the peripheral corneal stroma.[1][2]
The cause of Terrien marginal degeneration is unknown, its prevalence is roughly equal between males and females, and it usually occurs in the second or third decade of life.[2]
Spectacles or RGP contact lenses can be used to manage the astigmatism. when the condition worsens, surgical correction may be required.[3]
- ↑ Risma, Justin. "Terrien Marginal Degeneration". EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology. University of Iowa.
- 1 2 "Terrien marginal degeneration". American Academy of Ophthalmology.
- ↑ Mihlstin, Melanie Lynn; Hwang, Frank S. "Terrien's Marginal Degeneration". EyeWiki. American Academy of Ophthalmology.