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👁 What is a Hassall-Henle Body?Hassall-Henle bodies, also known as Descemet warts, areprotrusions of Descemet’s membrane observed at the peripheral cornea.They are commonly seen in older individuals and are often considered a non-pathologic, age-related change.🔍 Clinical AppearanceSeen as small, round dark holes under specular microscopyRepresent thickened peripheral Descemet’s membrane that b..

👁 What is Limbal Girdle?Limbal girdle refers to a white, arc-shaped opacity seen at the peripheral cornea, near the limbus.It is a common, age-related degeneration, typically asymptomatic.🔍 Key FeaturesFound in 55% of people aged 40–60Seen in almost 100% of individuals over age 80Typically bilateral and symmetricMost common in the nasal and inferior limbus 🧬 Types of Vogt’s Limbal Girdle🟡 Ty..

👁 Corneal Degeneration vs. Corneal Dystrophy – What’s the Difference?When describing corneal changes, ophthalmologists distinguish between:DegenerationDystrophyEach term refers to different causes, patterns, and implications.🧬 🔍 DefinitionsAspectDegenerationDystrophyOnsetTypically in middle-aged or elderly individualsUsually before age 10CauseAcquired, age-related, environmentalGenetic, conge..

👁 What is Posterior Polymorphous Corneal Dystrophy (PPMD/PPCD)?Posterior Polymorphous Corneal Dystrophy (PPMD/PPCD) is a rare, autosomal dominantcorneal dystrophy in which corneal endothelial cells take on epithelial-like characteristics.🔍 Key FeaturesUsually asymptomatic, no significant pain or vision lossDoes not typically progress to stromal edema or severe corneal hazeIn rare cases, it may..