Publications by authors named "Tairou Kimura"
Purpose: To report the molecular genetic analysis of a Japanese pedigree with Meesmann's corneal dystrophy (MCD).
Methods: Sequencing of the keratin 3 and keratin 12 genes was performed in 2 patients who were siblings and in an unaffected individual in the same family. The patients had the typical corneal microcysts and recurrent erosions with mild photophobia.