Abnormal Epithelial Differentiation and Tear Film Alteration in Pinguecula
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science2009Vol. 50(6), pp. 2710–2710
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Nuo Dong, Wei Li, Hui Lin, Huping Wu, Cheng Li, Wensheng Chen, Wenjuan Qin, Luowa Quyang, Hua Wang, Zuguo Liu
Abstract
Pinguecula is a condition of abnormal epithelial differentiation. It is characterized by squamous proliferation and metaplasia, resulting in instability of tear film with normal basic tear secretion.
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