Asteroid Bodies in the Vitreous

J.W. Potter; W.L. Jones; M Crutchfield

doi:10.15353/cjo.v48i1.4473

Asteroid Bodies in the Vitreous

Authors

J.W. Potter
W.L. Jones
M Crutchfield

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15353/cjo.v48i1.4473

Abstract

Asteroid bodies are frequently observed in the vitreous but there are many clinicians who confuse astroid bodies with synchysis scintillans. This review attempts to clarify the differential diagnosis of these disorders. However, there remains some uncertainty regarding the association of asteroid bodies with systemic disease.

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Published

2021-10-05

How to Cite

Potter, J., Jones, W., & Crutchfield, M. (2021). Asteroid Bodies in the Vitreous. Canadian Journal of Optometry, 48(1). https://doi.org/10.15353/cjo.v48i1.4473