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In Vivo Confocal Microscopy in Avellino Corneal Dystrophy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Corneal dystrophies are a group of rare genetic eye disorders characterized by the accumulation of abnormal material in different layers of the cornea, potentially leading to vision impairment. In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) is an emerging non-invasive imaging and diagnostic tool that helps study the ocular surface microstructure. This case report examines the clinical characteristics of Avellino corneal dystrophy in a young patient through the use of slit lamp examination, IVCM, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) in order to assess the effectiveness of these non-invasive tests as diagnostic tools.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.67311

Authors: Özge Oztürk, Sina Hakami, Artémise Dugauquier, Pauline Le Roux

Institution: Erasmus Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Corneal surgery and disorders

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4401975291