Question
The finding in pigmentary glaucoma is
| A. | Ferry line |
| B. |
Fleischer line |
| C. |
Hudson-Stahli line |
| D. |
Krukenberg spindles |
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Correct Answer � D Explanation |
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Answer D) Krukenberg spindles
The pattern of the deposition of pigments on the back of the cornea in pigmentary glaucoma is called Krukenberg spindles
Pigmentary glaucoma: It is an open-angle glaucoma having the following features:
- Krukenberg spindles
- Gonioscopy shows pigment accumulation along Schwalbe line inferiorly, and this accumulation is called Sampaolesi line.
- Iris: Radial transillumination defect is a pathognomonic feature.
- Lens: Pigment granules may be deposited on the anterior surface. There may be a Scheie line or Zentmayer ring of pigment on the peripheral/equatorial surface around the zonular insertions.
Other options:
- Ferry line: Corneal epithelial iron line at the edge of filtering blebs of glaucoma surgery
- Fleischer line/ring: Epithelial iron deposits at the base of the cone in keratoconus
Hudson–Stahli line: Iron deposition line in the corneal epithelium, which is commonly seen in the junction between middle and lower third cornea → Age related
