Dyskeratosis Congenita and Corneal Refractive Surgery

Dyskeratosis Congenita and Corneal Refractive Surgery

Abstract Dyskeratosis congenita is a syndrome of bone marrow failure secondary to unstable telomeres. It is characterized by a range of mucocutaneous diseases. Due to premature telomere shortening, these patients have limbal stem cell deficiency leading to poor regeneration and maintenance of the co...

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Main Authors: Madeline B. Heiland, Majid Moshirfar, David B. Rosen, Yasmyne C. Ronquillo, Phillip C. Hoopes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2019-07-01
Series:Ophthalmology and Therapy
Subjects:
Bone marrow failure
Cornea refractive surgery
Dyskeratosis congenita
Graft-versus-host disease
Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
Limbal stem cell deficiency
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40123-019-0200-z

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