Front | What are the causes of rupture of Descemet’s membrane? |
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Back | ● Vertical oblique:
○ Forceps injury during delivery
○ Hydrops associated with keratoconus and
pellucid marginal degeneration
● Horizontal
○ Congenital glaucoma (“Haab striae” -
horizontal lines)
● Terrien marginal degeneration
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