Gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophy: a review. Issue 1 (2nd December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaza, Hrishikesh; Barik, Manas R; Reddy, Mamatha M; Mittal, Ruchi; Das, Sujata
• Is Part Of: British journal of ophthalmology. Volume 101:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 10
• Page End: 15
• Publication Date: 2016-12-02
• Subjects: Dystrophy -- Cornea; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2016-309555
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1161

Abstract

Abstract : Gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophy (GDLD) is a rare autosomal recessive form of corneal dystrophy characterised by subepithelial and stromal amyloid deposits. It is relatively common in Japan. It usually presents in the first two decades of life with subepithelial nodular lesions that later coalesce to form mulberry-like opacities. Although various surgical modalities have been attempted, recurrence remains a major challenge.