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The histology of iatrogenic keratitis bullosa

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Histological examination can differentiate between Fuchs' dystrophy of the cornea and the bullous keratopathy which occurs after cataract extraction, with or without the implantation of an artificial lens. The differences are apparent in Descemet's membrane and the endothelium. In 89% of cases there was agreement between the histological and the clinical diagnosis.

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  1. D. De Wolff-Rouendaal, H. J. M. Völker-Dieben & C. C. Kok-Van Alphen

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    D. De Wolff-Rouendaal, H. J. M. Völker-Dieben & C. C. Kok-Van Alphen

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De Wolff-Rouendaal, D., Völker-Dieben, H.J.M. & Kok-Van Alphen, C.C. The histology of iatrogenic keratitis bullosa. Doc Ophthalmol 50, 357–364 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00158020

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