Dystrophy, Lattice: Multimedia

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Further Reading

Keywords

lattice dystrophy, corneal dystrophy, stromal dystrophy, stromal dystrophies, corneal erosion, corneal transplant, phototherapeutic keratectomy, PTK

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William Trattler, MD, Miami Center for Excellence in Eye Care; Consulting Staff, Department of Ophthalmology, Miami Baptist Hospital
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William Lloyd Clark, MD, Consulting Staff, Palmetto Retina
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