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A Preliminary Report

Jorge N. Buxton, MD; Martin L. Fox, MD

Arch Ophthalmol. 1983;101(3):392-395.

Abstract
• Thirteen eyes with symptomatic basement membrane dystrophy were treated with total superficial keratectomy and soft bandage lenses. During a follow-up of six weeks to 48 months, 84.7% (11/13) were relieved of symptoms. A low incidence of recurrent basement membrane abnormalities was observed.

Author Affiliations
From the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication April 23, 1982.

Reprint requests to 310 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003 (Dr Buxton).

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