Diseases of the Cornea — Flashcards

The hydration level of the cornea is maintained mainly by the _____ of the cornea.

_____ keratopathy is seen in sarcoidosis

Mackie's Stage _____ is characterized by stromal melting and occasionally perforation

_____ is the method for the long-term preservation of cornea, up to 1 year.

_____ is a form of corneal opacity that involves the bowman's membrane and half the stromal thickness

Abnormalities of the curvature of the _____ constitute the most common causes of astigmatism.

Which instrument is used to measure the curvature of the anterior surface of cornea?_____

What type of IOL is associated with an increased incidence of bullous keratopathy?_____

The corneal layer involved in Posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy is _____

Which layer is the toughest in the cornea?_____