Corneal nerves: structure, contents and function.

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Published in Exp Eye Res on May 01, 2003

Authors

Linda J Müller1, Carl F Marfurt, Friedrich Kruse, Timo M T Tervo

Author Affiliations

1: The Netherlands Ophthalmic Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Associated clinical trials:

Investigation in Corneal Sensation and Contact Lens Wear | NCT04804592

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