Neurotrophic keratopathy is a disease of the eye, particularly its cornea (medically cornea). It is caused by damage to the very sensitive nervous tissue there, with serious consequences for the entire eye. In science, the term keratitis neuroparalytica is usually used. The ICD-10 classification is H16.2. What is neurotrophic keratopathy? The focus of neurotrophic keratopathy … Neurotrophic Keratopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Zellweger syndrome is the medical term for a genetic and fatal metabolic disease. This is manifested by and can be characterized by the absence of peroxisomes. The syndrome is congenital due to a gene mutation and can be inherited in families. What is Zellweger syndrome? Zellweger syndrome is a relatively rare inherited disorder. It is … Zellweger Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A chemical burn occurs when the skin or other parts of the body come into contact with chemical or organic solutions that cause a destructive reaction. Chemical burns usually leave deep wounds, cause severe pain, and require professional care, especially in drastic cases. What is a chemical burn? As a first measure, skin burns are … Chemical Burn: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
I-cell disease is a lyosomal mucolipidosis. The storage disease is caused by a mutation of the GNPTA gene with gene locus q23.3 on chromosome 12. Symptomatic treatment is mainly by administration of bisphosphonates. What is I-cell disease? Storage diseases are characterized by the deposition of various substances in cells and organs of the human body. … I-cell Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Synonym Keratoplasty Introduction The cornea covers the front part of the eye. It is a thin transparent collagenous layer of approximately 550 micrometers to 700 micrometers that is not visible to the naked eye. It protects the eyeball and refracts the incident light rays. Structure of the cornea The cornea consists of several layers (structure). … Cornea of the eye
Inflammation of the cornea First aid for corneal injury always depends on the type of injury. A common cause of corneal injury is foreign bodies, such as those that can be caused by improper grinding or drilling. If such foreign bodies penetrate the cornea, it can be very difficult to determine the severity of the … Inflammation of the cornea | Cornea of the eye
Corneal Transplantation If corneal diseases severely limit the vision of the eye, or if there are diseases of the cornea that cannot be controlled in any other way, a corneal transplant can be performed. In this procedure, the patient’s cornea is removed and replaced by donor cornea. It is possible to replace the entire cornea … Corneal Transplantation | Cornea of the eye
Only an intact cornea is a guarantee for unclouded vision. With its enormous refractive power, it is of great importance for vision. The cornea requires special attention because it is directly exposed to the environment with its various hazards. What is the cornea of the eye? The cornea (Latin: cornea), along with the sclera, is … Cornea (Eye): Structure, Function & Diseases
Norrie syndrome is an early childhood, severe eye development disorder in boys. This is characterized by degenerative as well as proliferative changes in the neuroretina and can lead to blindness at a very early age. With few exceptions, Norrie syndrome occurs only in the male sex. An incidence of 1:100,000 is suspected. What is Norrie … Norrie Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Scheie’s disease is a very rare inherited disorder. Medical experts believe that Scheie’s disease is an attenuated course of mucopolysaccharidosis type I (also known as MPS I), a lysosomal storage disease. Scheie disease can be compared to Hurler disease, although Scheie disease has a much milder course. For example, the symptoms of Scheie’s disease are … Scheies Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome is one of the mucopolysaccharidoses, which include various, lysosomal storage diseases. The syndrome results from a genetic mutation that results in insufficient enzyme activity and leads to dermatin sulfate storage. Therapy consists primarily of enzyme replacement therapies. What is Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome? The mucopolysaccharidoses are a distinct group of disorders that include lysosomal storage … Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Geroderma osteodysplastica is one of the rare genetic diseases. It is characterized by premature aging of the skin and decalcification of the bones. However, life expectancy is not limited. What is geroderma osteodysplastica? Geroderma osteodysplastica is a disease of connective tissue and bone. It is hereditary and occurs with a very rare prevalence. Thus, only … Geroderma Osteodysplastica: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
