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Corneal Dystrophies

Corneal dystrophies are inherited, bilateral, slowly progressive, non-inflammatory disorders characterised by abnormal material deposition within the cornea. They are classified anatomically by the corneal layer affected a framework that directly informs clinical presentation and management. This article covers the four dystrophies most relevant to medical students and junior doctors. Corneal Anatomy: A Brief Overview The

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Optic Neuritis

Key Points Introduction Optic neuritis is an inflammatory disorder of the optic nerve (CN II), disrupting its ability to transfer information from the retina to the brain. It leads to acute, central vision loss with ocular pain made worse on eye movement. Risk factors2 for typical optic neuritis include: Around 50% of all patients with MS

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