STAFILOM OF THE SCLERA

STAFILOM OF THE SCLERA


It is a degenerative change – protrusion of the locally thinned sclera


STAFILOM OF THE SCLERA

 

 

Causes:


Thinning is caused by inflammation, poorly repaired perforated injury, high myopia or very high intraocular pressure. Through this thinned sclera, uvea shines darkly.

Treatment:

 
At the risk of perforation, the thinned spot is reinforced by implants (fascia; dead donor sclera).