Abstract
In this paper, according to the references of recent ten years, from the point of damages of excimer laser surgery on anatomical integrity of the cornea and corneal nerve system, we elaborate that traditional corneal refractive surgery and biomechanical properties of the cornea are closely linked. Corneal refractive surgeries have caused corneal thickness to become significantly thinner, destroyed its fiber structure, changed the cornea’s biomechanical parameters, and directly resulted in decreased elasticity of the cornea and redistribution of mechanical stress. In recent years, corneal collagen cross-linking therapy plays an important role in refractive surgery, is considered to be one of the most effective methods in prevention of keratoconus, and corneal ring implantation combined with surgery can enhance the effect of corneal crosslinking, so studying biomechanical properties and their functions of corneal collagen cross-linking treatment is a new technology with wide applications and high efficiency. Key words: Corneal refractive surgery; Corneal collagen cross-linking therapy; Keratoconus; Corneal biomechanics
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Chinese Journal of Ocular Trauma and Occupational Eye Disease
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
