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Meesmann's epithelial dystrophy of the cornea
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|May 1, 1977
Summary
Meesmann's dystrophy, a corneal disease, involves characteristic cellular changes and cyst formation in epithelial cells. The primary issue appears to be the cytoplasmic ground substance, leading to cell homogenization.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Cell Biology
- Histopathology
Background:
- Meesmann's dystrophy is a rare, inherited corneal disease.
- It affects the corneal epithelium, causing characteristic changes.