Surgical management of Reis-Bücklers' corneal dystrophy

Cornea. 1985;4(2):100-7.

Abstract

Superficial keratectomy provides a safe, simple, and effective means to obtain symptomatic relief and improvement of vision in cases of Reis-Bücklers' corneal dystrophy that are refractory to more conservative management. The treatment of Reis-Bücklers' corneal dystrophy by superficial keratectomy is described. The clinical presentation, relevant histopathology, and electron microscopy of the disease are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cornea / pathology
  • Cornea / surgery
  • Cornea / ultrastructure
  • Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary / pathology
  • Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary / physiopathology
  • Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Middle Aged
  • Visual Acuity