Phaco Training: Differentiating Corneal Dendrites from Psuedo-Dendrites
Characteristics of True Dendrites: Usually centrally located 2. Linear branching with central ulceration staining with fluorescein 3. Terminal bulbs and swollen borders present Still, not every true dendrite should be assumed to be a Herpes Simplex Keratitis Pseudo-dendrites are almost always non-HSV HZO – Absence of terminal buds, smaller in size and elevated without central… Read More »