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This paper describes fine corneal striae which were seen in 85% of the 200 subjects examined. The striae are commonly multiple and run parallel to each other in a vertical or near vertical direction in the region of Descemet's membrane. In older subjects some striae may develop into wrinkles in Descemet's membrane.
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Sturrock, G. Glassy corneal striae. Albrecht von Graefes Arch. Klin. Ophthalmol. 188, 245–252 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00410978
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00410978