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Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy.
Progress in molecular biology and translational science - 1 Jan 2015
Eghrari Allen O, Riazuddin S Amer, Gottsch John D
Abstract excerpt
Fuchs corneal dystrophy (FCD) is a hereditary, progressive disease of the posterior cornea which results in excrescences of Descemet membrane, endothelial cell loss, corneal edema, and, in late stages, bullous keratopathy. Structural changes are noted principally in Descemet membrane and the endothelium, with thickening of Descemet membrane, loss of barrier function, and increased corneal hydration, although...
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