Abstract
Seven cases with posterior polymorphous changes of the cornea are reported. After clinical and pathological examination of the above cases, as well as a short review of the literature, the following points are made: (1) Some cases are congenital, being either familial or sporadic, but others are acquired. (2) The term "posterior polymorphous keratopathy" covers all the variants of the condition and is preferred to the traditional "posterior polymorphous dystrophy". (3) The congenital type is a mild variant of the mesodermal dysplasia, whereas the acquired type follows local disease. (4) The condition can be static, but over 50% of cases are slowly progressive, calling for penetrating keratoplasty.
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