Reticular opacity of the cornea

NEET PG
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  1. Cogan’s syndrome is associated with?
    A. Keratitis
    B. Conjunctivitis
    C. Iritis
    D. Myopia

Correct answer : A. Keratitis

Cogan’s syndrome is seen in middle aged adults.
The features include interstitial keratitis, acute tinnitus, vertigo and deafness.
Treatment is by usage of topical and systemic corticosteroids.
Early treatment is necessary to prevent permanent deafness and blindness.

  1. All of the following are anterior dystrophies except?
    A. Reis-Buckler’s dystrophy
    B. Meesmann’s dystrophy
    C. Schnyder’s dystrophy
    D. Stocker-Holt’s dystrophy

Correct answer : C. Schnyder’s dystrophy

reticular opacity of the cornea

Reis-Buckler’s dystrophy – reticular opacity of the cornea

Anterior (superficial) corneal dystrophy affects epithelium and Bowman’s layer.
Examples include Reis-Buckler’s dystrophy, Meesmann’s dystrophy and Stocker-Holt’s dystrophy.
Schnyder’s dystrophy is a crystalline stromal dystrophy.