Reproduced with permission from Kenyon KR, Wagoner MD. Therapy of recurrent erosion and persistent defects of the corneal epithelium. Focal Points: Clinical Modules for Ophthalmologists. San Francisco: American Academy of Ophthalmology; 1991, module 9. Illustration by Laurel Cook.
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Cornea/External Disease
Anterior stromal puncture. The needle is used to encourage microcicatrization among epithelium, Bowman layer, and stroma.