Clearance of corneal crystals in nephropathic cystinosis by topical cysteamine 0.5%.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
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.
Medical subject headings
- Corneal Diseases
- Cysteamine
- Cystinosis