A CASE OF LIMBAL DERMOID

Limbal Dermoids are benign, congenital tumors at the corneoscleral junction that are frequently linked to abnormalities of the ocular surface and possible deformity of the face. Depending on their position and extent, they might affect visual development and vary in size.In this case study, a young female presents with a mass growth in the left eye following a clinical examination, the presence of a limbal dermoid in the left eye was established. Both eyes unaided vision is 6/6. Anterior Segment Examination of the left eye revealed a 4 mm by 4mm enlargement with hair follicles in the inferotemporal region of the limbus. Dermoid Excision was done and HPE confirmed the swelling as Dermoid.