Structural, Morphological, and Functional Correlates of Corneal Endothelial Toxicity Following Corneal Exposure to Sulfur Mustard Vapor

Purpose.: Sulfur mustard (SM) is a highly reactive vesicant that causes severe ocular injuries. Following exposure to moderate or high doses, a subset of victims develops a chronic injury known as mustard gas keratopathy (MGK) involving a keratitis of unknown etiopathogenesis with secondary keratopathies such as persistent epithelial lesions, corneal neovascularization, and progressive corneal degeneration. This study was designed to determine...