title: Epithelial downgrowth.
abstract: We present a surgically treated case of epithelial downgrowth with clinicopathologic correlation and special emphasis on the ultrastructural findings. Long-term follow-up revealed a salvaged eye, but with only peripheral vision due to glaucomatous optic atrophy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, 44106.
authors.forename: I L
authors.initials: IL
authors.lastname: McAllister
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Meyers
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Meisler
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Petras
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: McMahon
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: George
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects; D008566:Membranes / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation; D014785:Vision, Ocular; D014821:Vitrectomy