Megalla M, Li E, Branden P, Chow J. Bilateral idiopathic corneal opacity: A report of Ascher ring and a review of the literature.
Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2021;
23:101176. [PMID:
34368499 PMCID:
PMC8326342 DOI:
10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101176]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
To present a case of a rare entity of Ascher ring, a bilateral corneal stromal opacification.
OBSERVATION
A 70-year-old male with no ocular history who presented for cataract evaluation was found to have idiopathic bilateral circular stromal corneal rings.
CONCLUSIONS
After completion of extensive history, examination, imaging analyses, and laboratory studies for workup of corneal opacities, we arrived at a diagnosis of Ascher corneal ring, an extremely rare entity.
IMPORTANCE
A rare entity should be considered after excluding other etiologies.
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