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. 1979 Apr;63(4):265–267. doi: 10.1136/bjo.63.4.265

Keratoplasty sensitivity.

M Ruben, E Colebrook
PMCID: PMC1043463  PMID: 373794

Abstract

Analysis of graft sensitivity showed a return to normal after 3 years in only one-third of the eyes. It is not known whether this is due to regeneration of abnormal or superficial nerve fibres. Contact lens wearers showed less sensitivity than spectacle wearers.

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