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We present the first estimate of the prevalence of GCD2. Although uncommon, the prevalence of GCD2 in Korea is greater than anticipated. We believe that our approach could potentially be applied to estimating the prevalence of other rare diseases.

The clinical features of homozygous GCDII are characterized by a severe granular type of corneal dystrophy with an early onset and rapid progression. After surgical treatment, recurrence is rapid and severe.

Viscoat effectively protected the endothelium from air-bubble damage. Viscoat appears to protect the endothelium by acting as a physical barrier. Its adherence is probably related to the way it interacts with the mucinous layer of the endothelium.

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