Sebaceous Carcinoma: The Great Masquerader of Eyelid Disease
Sebaceous carcinoma of the eyelid is an uncommon but dangerous malignancy arising from the...
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Phlyctenular Keratoconjunctivitis: A Hypersensitivity Reaction at the Limbus
Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis is a delayed (type IV) hypersensitivity reaction of the...
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Recurrent Corneal Erosion: Why Mornings Are the Worst
Recurrent corneal erosion syndrome is characterized by episodes of spontaneous corneal epithelial...
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Descemet Membrane Detachment: A Post-Cataract-Surgery Cause of Localized Edema
Descemet membrane detachment (DMD) is a separation of Descemet’s membrane and the corneal...
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Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy: Morning Blur That Clears by Afternoon
Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy is a bilateral, progressive degeneration of the corneal...
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Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy: A Diagnosis OCT Made Possible
Paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM) is a retinal finding defined almost entirely by its...
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Corneal Graft Rejection: The Four Types and Why Endothelial Rejection Is Different
Corneal graft rejection is an immune-mediated response against donor corneal tissue, and it...
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Distichiasis: An Extra Row of Lashes, and Sometimes a Syndrome
Distichiasis is the presence of an accessory row of eyelashes emerging from the orifices of the...
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Punctal Stenosis: A Drainage Problem You Can See at the Lid Margin
Punctal stenosis — narrowing or occlusion of the lacrimal punctum, the small opening at the medial...
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Lattice Corneal Dystrophy: When Corneal Lines Signal Systemic Amyloidosis
Lattice corneal dystrophy is a bilateral, progressive stromal dystrophy caused by abnormal...
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Granular Corneal Dystrophy: Discrete Deposits and a LASIK Warning
Granular corneal dystrophy is a bilateral, autosomal dominant stromal dystrophy characterized by...
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Ocular Tuberculosis: The Great Uveitis Mimic
Ocular tuberculosis is a genuine diagnostic challenge because it can mimic nearly every other...
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