Terrien's marginal degeneration
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| Classification and external resources | |
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| ICD-9-CM | 371.48 |
| DiseasesDB | 33142 |
| Patient UK | Terrien's marginal degeneration |
Terrien marginal degeneration is a noninflammatory, unilateral or asymmetrically bilateral, slowly progressive thinning of the peripheral corneal stroma.[1][2]
The cause of Terrien marginal degeneration is unknown, its prevalence is roughly equal between males and females, and it usually occurs in the second or third decade of life.[2]
Treatments
Spectacles or RGP contact lenses can be used to manage the astigmatism. when the condition worsens, surgical correction may be required.[3]
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