Diagnosis
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| Terrien's marginal degeneration | |
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| Specialty | Ophthalmology |
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]
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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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