Scars develop everywhere on the body as a healing response. With the cornea, they develop in all layers, even internally, appearing as a retrocorneal membrane.
On the surface, they are most prominent subepithelially…you know them as SALTZMANS nodules.
Here is scarring subepithelial on an old full transplant….it isn’t so visible under direct illumination, but obvious with fluorescein.
Fluorescein does so many things aside from stain erosions and reveal ulcers…it shows microcysts, effects of inflammation, scarring, and it allows dynamic physiological assessment of tear production and drainage.
So simple, so elegant.
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We can help
If you suffer from a corneal issue and think we can help, then you can request an appointment online or call the clinic on 1300 393 322. We have 2 Sydney locations for consultation, Westmead and the city on Macquarie Street opposite the Eye Hospital.