Clinical background Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is a bilateral, asymmetric, slowly progressive disorder specific to the corneal endothelium, resulting in decreased visual function and in some cases pain, secondary…
Clinical background The safety and predictability of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) have improved since these procedures were introduced, but the corneal wound-healing response remains a…
Overview The human cornea consists of an outer stratified epithelium, and an inner monolayer of epithelial cells referred to as the corneal endothelium. The middle layer, or stroma, constitutes 90%…
Overview Loss or reduction in corneal transparency occurs from a variety of causes, including edema resulting from diseases such as Fuchs’ dystrophy and bullous keratopathy, scarring resulting from wound healing,…
Overview Loss or reduction in corneal transparency occurs from a variety of causes, including edema resulting from diseases such as Fuchs’ dystrophy and bullous keratopathy, scarring resulting from wound healing,…
