Terrien's marginal degeneration
Medical condition
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Terrien marginal degeneration is a noninflammatory, unilateral or asymmetrically bilateral, slowly progressive thinning of the peripheral corneal stroma.[1][2]
| Terrien's marginal degeneration | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology |
Cause
The cause of Terrien marginal degeneration is unknown, its prevalence is roughly equal between males and females, and it usually occurs in the second or third decade of life.[2]
Treatments
Spectacles or RGP contact lenses can be used to manage the astigmatism. When the condition worsens, surgical correction may be required.[3]
