American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 148, Issue 4 , Pages 477-478 , October 2009

Molecular Genetics and the Classification of the Corneal Dystrophies: What is Next?

  • Jayne S. Weiss

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Jayne S. Weiss, Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201

,Accepted 1 June 2009.

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PII: S0002-9394(09)00405-X

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2009.06.005

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 148, Issue 4 , Pages 477-478 , October 2009