CONGENITAL CORNEAL ANESTHESIA

PURPOSE/METHODS: The case of a 7-month-old infant illustrates the diag nostic findings, including magnetic resonance imaging, and the difficu lties of treating congenital corneal anesthesia. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS: The diagnosis of sporadic idiopathic congenital corneal anesthesia was one of exclusion. Normal gasserian ganglia were demonstrated on magne tic resonance imaging. Visual rehabilitation was successful with conti nuous lubrication, arm splinting at bedtime, and treatment of amblyopi a. It continues to be essential for the parents to monitor the corneal status.