This is a closeup photograph of a cornea that has a small opacity called a Salzman’s nodule on the cornea.
Timothy Root, MD
Dr. Timothy Root is a practicing ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon in Daytona Beach, Florida. His books, video lectures, and training resources can be found at www.TimRoot.com
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How is this differentiated from a phlyctenule at the corneal margin?
In my experience, a phlyctenule is located at the margin, and has associated blood vessels running into it. These Salzman nodules sit isolated on the cornea surface without blood vessels.
Plus, phylectenules seem to melt away with steroids and blepharitis treatment, while Salzman’s do not.
i am scheduled to have removal of nodules on the cornea. I have been dealing with drops for about 5 years now and lately the nodules are growing so it was decided to remove them. Anything I need to know further about this procedure?
How is this differentiated from a phlyctenule at the corneal margin?
In my experience, a phlyctenule is located at the margin, and has associated blood vessels running into it. These Salzman nodules sit isolated on the cornea surface without blood vessels.
Plus, phylectenules seem to melt away with steroids and blepharitis treatment, while Salzman’s do not.
i am scheduled to have removal of nodules on the cornea. I have been dealing with drops for about 5 years now and lately the nodules are growing so it was decided to remove them. Anything I need to know further about this procedure?