Climatic Droplet Keratopathy Is a Misnomer for This Corneal Degeneration.

Published in: Seminars in ophthalmology (2023)

Considering the negligible effect of climate, the present name " CDK" for this illness can be confusing for young ophthalmologists. Based on these remarks, it is imperative to start using an accurate name like "Environmental Corneal Degeneration (ECD)" that fits the most recent evidence related to its etiology.

Keyphrases

optical coherence tomography
wound healing
climate change
cell cycle
high throughput
single cell
high resolution
life cycle
mass spectrometry