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The registered tissue donors have better understanding and more positive attitude towards cornea donation than control residents do. They approve of the legislation of cornea donation and free donation protocol. It may be more effective to target the population of over 58 years old, male, white-collars, well-educated people, and party members in the promotion of cornea donation.

This study provides a novel insight into CN pathogenesis. The intervention of dysregulated lncRNAs may become potential targets for the prevention and treatment of ocular vascular diseases.

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