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The technique for obtaining and processing conjunctival impression cytology is described. The method of grading the stained samples is outlined. Our findings in various ocular conditions with particular emphasis on; alkali burns, uveitis, hypopyon ulcer and Botulinum toxin protective ptosis are shown. Cytology from severely damaged eyes is highly abnormal, improving as the ocular disease settles. In alkali burns a return to normal cytology does not correlate with return of corneal clarity. Loss of goblet cells is a common finding in the ocular diseases demonstrated, and appears to be a non-specific indicator of ocular problems.
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Presented at the Annual Congress of the Ophthalmological Studies of the United Kingdom, April 1988.
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Adams, G., Dilly, P. & Kirkness, C. Monitoring ocular disease by impression cytology. Eye 2, 506–516 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1988.100
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