Senile Corneal Change
Cancer Terms ->
Biological Process ->
Organismal Process ->
Aging-Related Process -> Senile Corneal Change
Senile Corneal Change Definition
Degenerative changes of the cornea related to aging that are highly influenced by changes in the corneal endothelium. Changes include corneal topography, increased density, decreased hydration of the corneal stroma, and epithelial basement membrane dystrophy; The stroma appears hazier than in younger eyes and reduces light transmission. Changes may also include age-related stromal degeneration and deposition.
Senile Corneal Change Synonyms
Senile Corneal Change
Terms in Senile Corneal Change category
Copyright © Cancer Terms 2014 All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Low Carb Foods
No reproduction or republication permitted.