Presumed autoimmune corneal endotheliopathy

Am J Ophthalmol. 1988 May 15;105(5):519-22. doi: 10.1016/0002-9394(88)90244-9.

Abstract

I reviewed 20 previously published cases of presumed autoimmune corneal endotheliopathy. The disease appeared clinically with stromal edema and a slowly migrating line of keratic precipitates. All patients had acute stromal edema and keratic precipitates, and decreased visual acuity. Anterior chamber cells were noted in 11 patients. Inflammatory processes, such as pars planitis and iritis, and intraocular lens implantation were present in 13 patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Autoimmune Diseases / complications*
  • Autoimmune Diseases / drug therapy
  • Autoimmune Diseases / metabolism
  • Autoimmune Diseases / physiopathology
  • Cataract Extraction
  • Ciliary Body
  • Cornea / immunology
  • Cornea / metabolism
  • Corneal Diseases / complications*
  • Corneal Diseases / drug therapy
  • Corneal Diseases / metabolism
  • Corneal Diseases / physiopathology
  • Corneal Stroma
  • Edema / complications
  • Endothelium, Corneal
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / complications
  • Lenses, Intraocular
  • Postoperative Complications

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones