Author： Kaji Yuichi Yamashita Hidetoshi Oshika Tetsuro
Publisher： Informa Healthcare
ISSN： 0882-0538
Source： Seminars in Ophthalmology, Vol.18, Iss.1, 2003-03, pp. : 11-16
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Abstract
Excimer laser keratectomy is widely used to correct refractive errors. Several complications of excimer laser keratectomy are reported including corneal infection, regression, corneal haze formation, glare and halo. Most of the complications are closely related to the corneal stromal wound healing process. In order to perform the excimer laser keratectomy with minimum complications, we should understand the mechanism of the corneal stroma wound healing process. In addition, such knowledge will help us to regulate the corneal stromal wound healing process in the future. In the present article, we discuss the molecular mechanism of the corneal stromal wound healing process after excimer laser keratectomy and its regulation by anti-inflammatory agents.
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