Surgical management of Reis-Bücklers' corneal dystrophy.
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.
D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003317:Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008875:Middle Aged; D014792:Visual Acuity