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Marginal Degeneration Horizontal Rupture Descemet’s Membrane Vertical Oblique

Front What are the causes of rupture of Descemet’s membrane?
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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