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    Br J Ophthalmol. 1991 May;75(5):311-2.

    Clearance of corneal crystals in nephropathic cystinosis by topical cysteamine 0.5%.

    Jones NP, Postlethwaite RJ, Noble JL.

    Manchester University, Department of Ophthalmology.

    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.

    PMID: 2036352 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

    PMCID: 1042364

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