Epithelial downgrowth.
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.
McAllister
I L
IL
Department of Ophthalmology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, 44106.
Meyers
S M
SM
Meisler
D M
DM
Petras
R E
RE
McMahon
J T
JT
George
C W
CW
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