The Superficial Stromal Scar Formation Mechanism in Keratoconus: A Study Using Laser Scanning In Vivo Confocal Microscopy

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A patient with advanced keratoconus suffered from superficial corneal scarring and posterior corneal scarring due to rupture of Descemet’s membrane. (a) High FAP expression in the superficial stroma (black arrow) and posterior stroma (red arrow). (b) Vimentin expression in the superficial stroma (black arrow) and posterior stroma (red arrow). (c) α-SMA expression in the superficial stroma (black arrow). (d) Negative controls in the absence of primary antibodies. Scale bar: 50 μm.

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