Clearance of corneal crystals in nephropathic cystinosis by topical cysteamine 0.5

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.

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of ophthalmology 1991-05, Vol.75 (5), p.311-312
Hauptverfasser:	Jones, N. P., Postlethwaite, R. J., Noble, J. L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration, Topical Child, Preschool Cornea - pathology Corneal Diseases - drug therapy Crystallization Cysteamine - administration & dosage Cysteamine - therapeutic use Cystinosis - drug therapy Cystinosis - pathology Female Humans
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	0007-1161 1468-2079
DOI:	10.1136/bjo.75.5.311