title: Peripheral corneal degenerations.
abstract: Corneal degenerations are among the most commonly encountered disorders in optometry. They are age-related, asymmetrical deteriorations of the cornea with no developmental or hereditary pattern. Although some corneal degenerations may cause pain and profound loss of vision, most are asymptomatic and visually insignificant. This paper will review the histological development, clinical presentation, and management of various peripheral corneal degenerations.
authors.affiliation: VA Outpatient Clinic, Pensacola, FL 32503.
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Goen
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans