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Title: What is this eye exam finding?

Category: Ophthamology

Keywords: corneal perforation (PubMed Search)

Posted: 6/19/2023 by Robert Flint, MD (Updated: 3/3/2026)

Question

 

What is this called? What does it indicate?

Answer

Seidel Sign. Assoicated with corneal perforation. 

References

https://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/atlas/pages/corneal-perforation-seidel-posative-.html