Diseases of the Cornea — Flashcards

Pannus in _____ is progressive infiltration occurs ahead of vascularization.

_____ dystrophy is the least common corneal dystrophy

Causes of interstitial keratitis: (Think granulomatous diseases, protozoal, mycobacterial)_____

Bilateral whorl-like corneal pattern of cream coloured lines on cornea is seen in _____

What is the most common corneal degeneration?_____

Corneas tend to be slightly _____ just after a person awakes in the morning

_____ is used for the intermediate-term preservation of cornea, up to 30 days

_____ is used for the intermediate-term preservation of cornea, up to 7-14 days

_____ eyedrops is the drug of choice for uncomplicated filamentous fungal keratitis, without intraocular or anterior chamber extension

Which layer of the cornea is most metabolically active?_____