Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Supplemental Skills

Which of the following conditions often causes increased corneal thickness?
  1. Pingueculitis
  2. Episcleritis
  3. Retinal detachment
  4. B and C
Explanation
Answer: A - Pingueculitis

Pingueculitis is characterized by yellowish, slightly raised lesions that form on the surface tissue of the sclera, often causing increased corneal thickness. A pachymetercan be used to test corneal thickness. Most corneas are about 500 micro meters.
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