Replacement of the corneal endothelium by a monolayer of melanocytes is reported in typical association with earlier surgery and glaucoma. The melanocytes have adjusted to the new location and there are signs that they may have taken on some of the functions of the missing endothelium. The possibility of future use of planned seeding of melanocytes in cases with failing endothelium is considered.

Replacement of the corneal endothelium by melanocytes

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