Clearance of corneal crystals in nephropathic cystinosis by topical cysteamine 0.5%.
AUTOR(ES)
Jones, N. P.
RESUMO
A 2-year-old girl with nephropathic cystinosis was successfully treated with topical cysteamine 0.5% to one eye. Clearance of crystals from the treated cornea was virtually complete after three months. The possibilities and limitations of this form of treatment are discussed.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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