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Epithelization of the anterior segment

Epithelization of the anterior segment

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Epithelization of the anterior segment

This is something most people never get to see. Unfortunately, I have seen and had to treat many.

It happened again recently.

This unusual appearance is epithelium growing on the inside of an eye, on the back of a full corneal transplant.

It is NOT a pleasant sight, and if left untreated, will blind the eye.

For further images visit: https://www.cornealtransplant.com.au/before-and-after/

It can happen after routine cataract surgery….the last patient I treated had 6l5 vision with epithelium growing across her cornea.

You can easily miss this appearance. The cornea over the epithelium remains clear, because skin is water resistant.

More information available at www.cornealtransplant.com.au

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