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Ophthalmology Cornea and sclera bd2435c5

Prominent corneal nerves are seen in all except -

A
Ectodermal dysplasia
B
Ichythyosis
C
Refsum's syndrome
D
Macular dystrophy
High-Yield Explanation
Macular dystrophy (Groenouw type-II)It is an autosomal recessive dystrophy characterisedby appearance of dense grey opacity in the centralcornea. The condition results due to accumulation ofmucopolysaccharides owing to a local enzymedeficiency. It occurs in childhood (5 to 10 years) andleads to marked defective vision in early life, whichusually requires penetrating keratoplasty. REF:Comprehensive ophthalmology,AK Khurana,4th edition,pg no.118.

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