CORNEAL STAPHYLOMA Meaning and
Definition
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Corneal staphyloma is a medical term used to describe a specific condition affecting the cornea, the clear, dome-shaped outer layer of the eye. It is characterized by a localized bulging or protrusion of the cornea, resulting from the weakening or thinning of the corneal tissue.
This condition usually occurs as a result of a chronic or recurrent inflammation or infection in the cornea, such as corneal ulcers, trauma, or severe infections like keratitis. These conditions can weaken the cornea, which causes it to gradually bulge outwards, giving it a domed appearance.
Corneal staphylomas can vary in size and shape, and they may be partially or completely opaque, affecting normal vision. They can be accompanied by symptoms such as blurred vision, eye discomfort or pain, redness, and sensitivity to light.
Treatment options for corneal staphyloma depend on the severity of the condition. In milder cases, conservative approaches like topical medications or protective contact lenses may be used to manage symptoms. However, more severe cases may require surgical intervention, including corneal transplantation, in order to replace the affected corneal tissue.
Regular monitoring by an ophthalmologist is essential for individuals with corneal staphyloma to ensure proper management and prevent further deterioration of vision.
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Keratoconus, keratoglobus.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for CORNEAL STAPHYLOMA
- xorneal staphyloma
- vorneal staphyloma
- forneal staphyloma
- dorneal staphyloma
- cirneal staphyloma
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- clrneal staphyloma
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- c0rneal staphyloma
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- coeneal staphyloma
- codneal staphyloma
- cofneal staphyloma
- cotneal staphyloma
- co5neal staphyloma
- co4neal staphyloma
- corbeal staphyloma
- cormeal staphyloma
- corjeal staphyloma
- corheal staphyloma
Etymology of CORNEAL STAPHYLOMA
The word "corneal" originates from the Latin word "cornea" meaning "horny" or "hard", which refers to the transparent front part of the eye known as the cornea. The term "staphyloma" has its roots in ancient Greek, derived from "staphyle", meaning "grape", and "oma", meaning "tumor" or "mass". In ophthalmology, a staphyloma refers to an abnormal bulging or protrusion of the cornea. Combining the terms "corneal" and "staphyloma" creates the medical term "corneal staphyloma", which specifically describes a bulging or herniation of the cornea.
