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

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Box plots of keratocytes and nerve plexus densities measured by in vivo confocal microscopy. (a) Sub-Bowman’s stromal keratocyte density in advanced keratoconus, (b) the anterior stromal keratocyte density in mild-to-moderate and advanced keratoconus, (c) the posterior stromal keratocyte density in mild-to-moderate and advanced keratoconus, and (d) the SNP density in advanced keratoconus were significantly lower than in the control subjects (∗. all ).

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