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Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Corneal Delle

Corneal Delle

Category(ies): Cornea
Contributor: Jesse Vislisel, MD
Photographer: Stefani Karakas, CRA

Dellen are areas of corneal thinning secondary to stromal dehydration. They typically occur at the corneal limbus near areas of adjacent elevation. Stromal hydration can usually be restored with frequent ocular lubrication.

persistent nasal chemosis
This patient developed persistent nasal chemosis after Mohs surgery for basal cell carcinoma.