Scanning electron microscope study of herpes simplex virus experimental disciform keratitis

Scanning electron microscopy of the endothelium of experimental disciform keratitis revealed corneal endothelial changes which distinguished disciform oedema from the more progressive stages of disciform keratitis. The endothelium of corneas with disciform oedema were wholly intact and characterised...

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Published in:British journal of ophthalmology 1978-12, Vol.62 (12), p.838-842
Main Authors: Nagy, R M, McFall, R C, Sery, T W, Nagle, B T, McGreevy, L M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Cornea - ultrastructure
Edema - pathology
Endothelium - ultrastructure
Keratitis, Dendritic - pathology
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Rabbits
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Summary:Scanning electron microscopy of the endothelium of experimental disciform keratitis revealed corneal endothelial changes which distinguished disciform oedema from the more progressive stages of disciform keratitis. The endothelium of corneas with disciform oedema were wholly intact and characterised by subtle morphological alterations. In contrast, the more progressive stages of disciform keratitis were characterised by massive destruction and denudation of the endothelium. The significance of these observations is discussed.
ISSN:0007-1161
1468-2079
DOI:10.1136/bjo.62.12.838