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In vivo confocal microscopy as a diagnostic tool in Schnyder Corneal Dystrophy’s case

Abstract

Schnyder’s corneal dystrophy (SCD) is a rare corneal condition characterized by cholesterol and phospholipids deposition in the stroma and Bowman’s layer. We present a case report of a patient who had a progressive corneal stromal haze in both eyes since he was 15 years old. Etiological diagnosis of SCD was well established by In Vivo Confocal Microscopy (IVCM).

Keywords:
Corneal dystrophies, hereditary/diagnosis; Microscopy, confocal; Corneal stroma

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