Endothelial loss in corneal concussion injury

Roberson, M.C.; Wicheta, W.E.; Roberson, M.C; Wicheta, W.E

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Endothelial loss in corneal concussion injury

Roberson, M.C.; Wicheta, W.E.

Annals of Ophthalmology 17(8): 457-458; 460

1985

ISSN/ISBN: 0003-4886

PMID: 4051377

Document Number: 265194

A patient who suffered a concussion injury to the cornea from blunt trauma was followed up by means of endothelial photography for seven months. The endothelial cell loss resulting from this injury was almost 50%. Concussion injury to the cornea can cause significant endothelial damage instead of a transient dysfunction.