Dystrophy, Map-dot-fingerprint: Differential Diagnoses & Workup

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Further Reading

Keywords

map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, corneal map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, Cogan’s dystrophy, Cogan's microcystic dystrophy, anterior basement membrane dystrophy, epithelial basement membrane dystrophy, corneal dystrophy, corneal dystrophies, corneal degeneration, corneal erosion

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David Verdier, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
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