[Mixed corneal dystrophy]

Ophthalmologe. 2011 Jan;108(1):68-72. doi: 10.1007/s00347-010-2231-7.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Clinical features of Fuchs' corneal endothelial dystrophy combined with lattice dystrophy were found in an 81-year-old patient who had been treated with anti-inflammatory phosphate-rich eye drops. Histological analysis of the corneal button revealed Fuchs' corneal endothelial dystrophy, no evidence of lattice dystrophy but calcium deposits in the deep corneal stroma. This case demonstrates that calcium deposits can be incorporated in a grid-like pattern mimicking lattice dystrophy and supports the cautious use of phosphate-containing eye drops in the presence of chronic blepharoconjunctivitis and epithelial keratopathy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy / chemically induced*
  • Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Ophthalmic Solutions / adverse effects*
  • Phosphates / adverse effects*
  • Phosphates / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Ophthalmic Solutions
  • Phosphates