Dystrophy, Granular: Differential Diagnoses & Workup

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Further Reading

Keywords

granular dystrophy, corneal dystrophy, granular corneal dystrophy

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William Trattler, MD, Miami Center for Excellence in Eye Care; Consulting Staff, Department of Ophthalmology, Miami Baptist Hospital
William Trattler, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology
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William Lloyd Clark, MD, Consulting Staff, Palmetto Retina
William Lloyd Clark, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
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Natalie Afshari, MD, Assistant Professor, Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Duke University Eye Center, Duke University Medical Center
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Christopher J Rapuano, MD, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Jefferson Medical College; Co-Chairman of the Cornea Service, Co-Chairman of Refractive Surgery Department, Wills Eye Hospital
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