November 2012
An opaque epithelium indicates the progression of LSCD as the epithelium loses its luster and begins to have a different appearance
Superficial neovascularization is one of the noticeable signs that a patient is developing LSCD
Late fluorescein staining of the epithelium Source (all): Clara Chan, M.D. "Those can be early and late
signs because the streaming can be extensive, or it can be localized in the periphery," he said.
However, Dr. Jeng said it is
possible for patients to feel no different at all with LSCD or to have mild symptoms such as irritation,
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