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Terriens Marginal Degeneration of the Cornea (Photo)
This photograph shows a case of Terrien’s Marginal degeneration, where the cornea thins at the edges toward the limbus. The etiology of this condition is not understood, but classically these eyes present with a band of thinning with a step-off toward the center. Also, you can see white lipid deposit, vessels growing into the area.
This disorder can cause significant ectasia and even perforate, though usually it is benign and only bears watching. To get a better idea how this eye looks, besure and watch our terrien’s marginal degeneration video.
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I found this site very informative. I am a 27 year old female who has suffered from Terrien’s Marginal Degeneration from the age of 21yrs, though it took the doc’s 6 yrs to confirm. I have flare up’s every 2-6months & are looking for more info on this condition, as I have heard that it can orginate from other illness’ please contact me by email. NELLZ.BIZ@hotmail.com if you have more info. Thanks Heaps
Comment by Janelle Harvey — October 28, 2007 @ 11:42 am
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My son (age 18) was diagnosed with Terrien’s at the age of 12 in both eyes. To date the disease hasn’t progressed or changed. I’d like to receive any information or new information as it becomes available. Thank you.
Comment by Shelley Okubo — October 19, 2009 @ 9:26 pm
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Diagnosed in the mid 90’s. One eye has it the other at this point is fine. In the bad eye I can barely make out the big “E”. Have searched and searched for a solution. Doc’s say you have a good eye, deal with it. very frustrating
Comment by Robb — December 8, 2009 @ 11:03 am
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Robb said, “One eye has it the other at this point is fine. In the bad eye I can barely make out the big “E””
I am the same right now Robb… My left eye is pretty much nothing but blur and I can’t get past the big “E”… So I rely fully on my right eye which at least so far can read almost the entire eye exam chart except for the last 2 lines… I was in Emergency yesterday and am being encouraged to see a specialist, as (at least to the Emerge staff) it appears the Terriends may be spreading to my right eye..
Comment by John in Canada — January 14, 2010 @ 10:55 am
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