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Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Fleischer ring in keratoconus

Fleischer ring in keratoconus

Category(ies): Cornea
Contributor: Matt Ward, MD

keratoconus demonstrating a prominent Fleischer ring around the base of the cone
This is a 26 year old male patient with keratoconus demonstrating a prominent Fleischer ring around the base of the cone. Other typical signs are also seen including Vogt's striae in the center and stromal scarring at the apex from episodes of hydrops.