Spheroidal degeneration of the cornea: a clinicopathologic case report.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a case with clinicopathologic findings of spheroidal degeneration of the cornea in a 78-year-old man.


METHODS
Description of the clinical features of 1 bilateral case with histopathologic findings from the penetrating keratoplasty specimen.


RESULTS
Spheroidal degeneration of the cornea with histopathologic confirmation of extensive elastotic degeneration in anterior corneal stroma.


CONCLUSIONS
The spheroidal degeneration in this patient was of visual significance. The history of repeated, extreme ultraviolet exposure during arc welding is believed to be the proximal cause of these corneal changes.
Magovern
Malcolm
M
Richmond Eye Associates, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 120, Glen Allen, VA 23060, USA. mmagovern@ richmondeye.com
Wright
John D
JD
Mohammed
Andrew
A
D000368:Aged; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D006801:Humans; D015948:Keratoplasty, Penetrating; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014481:United States; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014896:Welding