Krukenberg's spindle and contact lens-induced edema.
Krukenberg's spindle, a pigment deposit on the corneal endothelium, is frequently an inconsequential finding, although it can be associated with pigmentary glaucoma. A case report is presented describing corneal changes occurring with a gas-permeable contact lens (Polycon) in the presence of a Krukenberg spindle.
D000293:Adolescent; D003261:Contact Lenses / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy