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Cornea Flashcards

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Function of the cornea

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It functions as a refractive surface (bends light). It is transparent by the absence of blood vessels, pigment, lymphatics and myelinated nerves, and by maintaining a relative state of dehydration (deturgescence).

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thickness of the corneal epithelium

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3-5 layers, lipophilic, and has a basement membrane.

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Innervation of superficial cornea

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The superficial cornea is highly innervated by the trigeminal nerve (CrN 5). Ulcers in the superficial cornea are more painful than deeper ulcers

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thickest layer of the corena

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stroma

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Layer that takes up stain

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stroma NOT basement membrane

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Corneal epithelium function

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It is an active Na-K-ATPase water pump to maintain corneal deturgescence (dehydration). Once lost, endothelial cells do not regenerate in most species.

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corneal edema

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is a result of disruption of the epithelium or damage to the endothelium. Edema has a blue-white mottled or cobblestone appearance and causes a loss of corneal transparency.

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Focal edema

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epithelial loss (ulcer) allows tear film to overhydrate the stroma

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Generalized edema

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endothelial pump failure

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Mechanisms of generalized edema

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a- increased IOP – ‘disables’ pump
b- uveitis-toxic to pump
c- endothelial dystrophy- hereditary or senile change, loss of endothelial cells
d- endothelial degeneration (inflammatory disease), blood vessels and/or lipid, calcium deposition
e- anterior lens luxation disabling the endothelial cells
f- immune complex: CAV1

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Endothelial dystrophy - breeds affected

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This is commonly seen in middle aged to older dogs, but primarily in Boston Terriers and Chihuahuas.

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endothelial dystrophy pathogenesis

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Usually starting at the temporal limbus, as endothelial cells fail, adjacent cells try to compensate for their loss and they in turn fail, causing the edema to progress across the cornea. As water bullae form near the epithelial surface and rupture, the eye becomes painful. These ulcers are difficult to heal and frequently recur.

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Treatment of endothelial dystrophy

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Medical treatment is with 5% NaCl ointment to dehydrate the epithelial surface. This is symptomatic treatment and may require 3-4 applications per day. The disease will progress.

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surgical treatment of endothelial dystrophy

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A surgical alternative is to perform a superficial keratectomy and place a permanent graft over the corneal stroma allowing the vessels to drain the edema and preventing painful ulcerations and progression of the disease.

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Lipid dystrophy

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subepithelial deposition of lipids due to a hereditary predisposition (bilateral and paracentral), corneal trauma, hyperlipidemia or other metabolic disorders. It has a white, crystalline appearance.

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sequelae of lipid dystrophy

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This is a non-painful, progressive disorder that is worsened with topical steroid use. Over time the cornea may degenerate with superficial calcium deposition, become friable and create painful ulcerations.

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management of lipid dystrophy

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A low fat diet is recommended to slow lipid deposition progression.

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Corneal ulcer

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defect or break in the epithelium that exposes the stroma. The stroma is hydrophilic and takes up fluorescein stain.

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Causes of corneal ulceration

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Trauma, KCS, Exposure, Corneal Degeneration, Viral

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Corneal degeneration:

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This may be the sequela to chronic lipid dystrophy or trauma. Calcium in the superficial epithelium is brittle and prevents normal corneal epithelial cells from being confluent across the cornea.

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Uncomplicated superficial corneal ulcers:

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These are superficial, non-infected ulcers that resolve with appropriate treatment within 3-5 days.

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Superficial ulcers can cause what other abnormality?

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Superficial ulcers can cause reflex uveitis. This is a consistent occurrence in horses and needs to be treated to prevent intraocular damage. Treatment should be directed at both the ulcer and uveitis.

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Monitoring superficial ulcers- when should healing occur?

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Corneal epithelial healing begins within an hour of injury and an epithelial defect can be covered in 6 hours. Superficial ulcers with proper treatment should be healed within 5 days. If a superficial ulcer has not healed in 7 days, changing the antibiotic is not the solution- look again for an underlying cause.

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Treatment for superficial ulcers dogs

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  • remove underlying cause
  • Neomycin, polymyxin, bacitracin (BNP) good 1st choice for dogs & horses (not cats)
  • atropine
  • e-collar
  • pain management
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antibiotics for superficial ulcers in cats

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terramycin or erythromycin for cats

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antibiotics for superficial ulcers in exotics

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ofloxacin for exotics or when corneal penetration is needed.

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atropine contraindicated for treatment of ulcers when?

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use with caution in patient with KCS as it decreases tear production. It is contraindicated with glaucoma.

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Non-healing ulcer, Indolent ulcer, Boxer ulcer, SCCED

Spontaneous Chronic Corneal Epithelial Defect

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Any superficial ulcer that has not healed or improved in over 5 days with no underlying cause identified. These ulcers are superficial (only epithelial defect, no stromal loss), painful, and do not involve the stroma.

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Signalment of indolent ulcers

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Indolent ulcers are seen in any age boxer, or any breed dog over 6 years old.

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etiology of indolent ulcer

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This is due to failure of the attachment apparatus of the basal epithelial cells to the stroma resulting in loose, unattached epithelium (hang nail).

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indolent ulcers and corneal vascularization

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In some patients corneal vascularization is robust (beginning 7 days after ulceration), and in others corneal vascularization is not provoked even after prolonged ulceration.

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Why does corneal edema occur with indolent ulcers?

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may occur in the ulcer site due to stromal absorption of the tear film.

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Treatment of non-healing, indolent ulcers in dogs

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debride the corneal epithelium with a sterile cotton-tipped swab removing all loose epithelium leaving a sharp edge of firmly attached epithelium. This can be performed using a topical anesthetic and sedation.

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treatment to decrease discomfort following debridement?

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contact lens, morphine eyedrops

35
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prevention of ciliary muscle contraction and spasm in patients not at risk of glaucoma

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atropine 1 percent ointment

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medication to control corneal edema

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Topical NaCl 5% ointment

37
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what medication may shorten corneal epithelium healing time

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doxycycline

38
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why should you not use grid keratomy on cats?

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corneal sequestrum may develop

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Complicated corneal ulcer:

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Any ulcer that has not healed or improved in 5-7 days, or is infected, deep stromal or melting.

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Deep Stromal Ulcers

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These are deep or progressive ulcers that are usually the result of trauma, inappropriate use of steroids in the face of an ulcer, infected ulcers, or KCS; Stromal ulcers take longer to heal and will leave a scar.

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What color are infected stromal ulcers?

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yellow

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Treatment consideration if stromal ulcers are deep?

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sugery

43
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Descemetocele

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deep ulcer that has breached the entire stromal thickness and exposes Descemet’s membrane.

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What do descemetoceles look like?

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It may appear as a deep defect that only takes up fluorescein stain around the rim, or it may bulge due to intraocular pressure.

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Treatment for descmetoceles

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surgery (graft)

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Melting Ulcers (corneal malacia):

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The corneal stroma is made of collagen bundles. Proteinase and collagenase destroy the collagen and cause it to ‘liquify’ or melt.

47
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Proteinase is found in:

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1- Steroids
2- Neutrophils, macrophages
3- Some bacteria and fungi

48
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melting ulcers are

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an emergency

These eyes can perforate quickly (hours).
Melting ulcers are more common and more severe in horses than in dogs or cats.

49
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how often should anti-proteinase therapy be applied to melting ulcers

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hourly

50
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What antiprotease medications should be used for melting ulcers

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EDTA is easily compounded by adding sterile water to purple top tube to fill line
Tetracycline-topical and/or oral
Serum – sterile collection, refrigerated (better than plasma) keeps for 5-7 days
Acetylcystein

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Surgical treatment of melting ulcers

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If the melting does not respond to medical therapy or worsens in the face of treatment, surgery is indicated. This involves a surgical keratectomy to remove malacic tissue and a conjunctival graft.

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Surgical repair uses what techniques?

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corneal graft, conjunctival graft, amnion graft, biosist or A-cell graft.

53
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conjunctival graft

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from the dorso-temporal bulbar conjunctiva and sutured onto the cornea over the debrided corneal defect. Adequate magnification and expertise are required.

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Infectious causes of ulcerative keratitis in the cat

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the herp

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Infectious causes of ulcerative keratitis in the horse

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the herp & 5, pseudomonas, staph, strep & fungal keratitis)

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& 5, pseudomonas, staph, strep & fungal keratitis) - dog

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less common but staph, strep, pseudomonas

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Stromal abscess

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sterile or septic, either bacterial or fungal. They may be associated with a corneal ulcer or non-ulcerated within the stroma.

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distinguishment of stromal abscesses from lipid and edema

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They are very painful and can be distinguished from edema and lipid their creamy, solid appearance.

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treatment of stromal abscess

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Abscesses generally require surgical excision (keratectomy) and a graft to heal.

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Pannus - what breed most predisposed

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GSD (and others (Greyhound, Border Collie and others).)

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appearance of a pannus

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This is an immune mediated disease of the superficial cornea manifested by corneal inflammatory cell infiltrate (gray haze), pigmentation (brown), vascularization (red), and edema (white). The dogs are not painful but often have a gray ocular discharge.

NON ULCERATIVE

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pannus sequelae

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but punctate ulcers may occur as part of the immune process, or indolent ulcers may occur secondary to the corneal edema.

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What happens if you do not manage the pannus?

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Pannus is a chronic, progressive disease that will lead to vison loss due to corneal pigmentation if not controlled. Pannus is not ‘cured’ but requires life-long management. The cornea can be cleared of inflammatory cells, edema and blood, but pigment is irreversible.

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What triggers the pannus and what is the clinical presentation?

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It is triggered and exacerbated by UV light. It often starts at the inferior lateral limbus and progresses across the cornea in GSD. It usually starts from the superior limbus in Greyhounds. It is a bilateral disease.

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Plasmoma

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depigmentation and thickening of the third eyelid due to inflammatory cell (plasma cells) infiltrate that is often seen with pannus. In some cases medial or lateral canthal ulceration occurs

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Diagnosis of pannus

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Breed, location of lesion, presence of blood vessels, inflammatory cells, edema and pigment.

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Treatment of pannus

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Cyclosporine (CSA): Optimmune is an IL2 blocker causing immune suppression (of T-lymphocytes).
NPDex: (neomycin, polymyxin, dexamethasone) - Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and reduces corneal vascularization.
Avoid UV light:

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other treatments for pannus

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Doxycycline can be used as an immune modulator as part of the initial treatment plan for 2 weeks
Hypoallergenic diet such as Z/D may be beneficial in helping to control the disease in some dogs.
Terramycin- may have immune modulating benefit used topically.

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Pigmentary Keratitis:

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Pigmentation of the cornea may occur secondary to corneal exposure, irritation, low tear flow, aberrant hairs or growths rubbing the cornea.

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Breed disposition to pigmentary keratitis

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It is most commonly seen in brachycephalic dogs and may occur without obvious underlying problem in Pugs, Boston Terriers and Shih Tzu.

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Surgical repair of pigmentary keratitis

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medial or lateral canthoplasty, removal of cilia and lid abnormality correction

72
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Medical management of pigmetnary keratitis

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treatment with cyclosporine or tacrolimus may help to decrease pigmentation and improve tear film quality

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Limbal melanomas

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arise from the melanocytes of the limbus and are distinct from uveal melanomas.

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Treatment of limbal melanoma

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In some cases there is no progression of the tumor, but in patients with evident progression or invasion into the cornea, full thickness excision with a tectonic graft, or partial thickness excision with diode laser of the remaining melanoma are options.

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