Pachychoroid disease of the macula
Journal > /en/journal/2018/1/1-1-2018
Progress in optical coherent tomography (OCT) has recently provided new insights into variety of chorioretinal disorders. The use of EDI (Enhanced Depth Imaging) during OCT examinations and as well as OCT angiography provides a more accurate analysis of the choroid both quantitatively and qualitatively. „Pachychoroid“ (greek pachy- [παχύ]: thick) is defined as an abnormal and sustained increase in...
Lichen Planus as a Possible Rare Cause of an Ocular Disease
Journal > /en/journal/2019/4/6
Lichen planus is a relatively common mucocutaneous papulosquamous disorder of unknown etiology that is thought to be immunologically mediated. Ocular involvement of lichen planus (LP) is a rare event, which can lead to irreversible damage to the ocular surface and loss of vision from cicatrizing blepharoconjunctivitis and corneal scarring. Steroids are the first treatment choice. Treatment with to...