Article
Genetics of corneal endothelial dystrophies.
Journal of genetics - 1 Dec 2009
Kannabiran Chitra
Abstract excerpt
The corneal endothelium maintains the level of hydration in the cornea. Dysfunction of the endothelium results in excess accumulation of water in the corneal stroma, leading to swelling of the stroma and loss of transparency. There are four different corneal endothelial dystrophies that are hereditary, progressive, non-inflammatory disorders involving dysfunction of the corneal endothelium. Each of the...
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