Congenital corneal anesthesia.
OBJECTIVE
The case of a 7-month-old infant illustrates the diagnostic findings, including magnetic resonance imaging, and the difficulties of treating congenital corneal anesthesia.


CONCLUSIONS
The diagnosis of sporadic idiopathic congenital corneal anesthesia was one of exclusion. Normal gasserian ganglia were demonstrated on magnetic resonance imaging. Visual rehabilitation was successful with continuous lubrication, arm splinting at bedtime, and treatment of amblyopia. It continues to be essential for the parents to monitor the corneal status.
Department of Ophthalmology, Dalhousie University.
W M
WM
Myles
G R
GR
LaRoche
D003315:Cornea / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006987:Hypesthesia / Q000151:congenital* / Q000628:therapy; D007223:Infant; D008899:Mineral Oil / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010577:Petrolatum / Q000627:therapeutic use
D010577:Petrolatum; D008899:Mineral Oil