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Preservation and restoration of corneal clarity with lidocaine in pig eyes

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Annals of Ophthalmology

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In this study, lidocaine was shown to allow preservation and reestablishment of corneal clarity for pig eyes in ophthalmic research. Lidocaine is a versatile medication that continues to have ophthalmologists redefine its role in ophthalmology.

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  1. Fugo Eye Institute, 100 W. Fornance St., 19404, Norristown, PA

    Richard J. Fugo, Daljit Singh, Dawn DelCampo & Donald McGrann

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The authors have stated that they do not have a significant financial interest or other relationship with any product manufacturer or provider of services discussed in this article.

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Fugo, R.J., Singh, D., DelCampo, D. et al. Preservation and restoration of corneal clarity with lidocaine in pig eyes. Ann Ophthalmol 34, 96–99 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12009-002-0034-4

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