Terrien's marginal degeneration
Thurschwell, L.M.
Journal of the American Optometric Association 54(5): 441-446
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-0244 PMID: 6602824 Document Number: 214691
Terrien's marginal degeneration (TMD) is a bilateral and progressive corneal disorder that causes corneal thinning, furrowing, neovascularization and high degrees of corneal astigmatism. Possible sequellae include ectasia and perforation of the affected corneal region. An asymptomatic patient presented to our clinic manifesting all of the classical signs of TMD except the high degree of corneal astigmatism. Excellent visual acuity was attained with the latest spectacle prescription.