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The specific architecture of the anterior stroma accounts for maintenance of corneal curvature
British Journal of Ophthalmology · 2001 · Vol. 85(4) · pp. 437–443
L Müller✉(Combined Ophthalmic Research Rotterdam)
Abstract
The rigidity of the most anterior part of the corneal stroma in extreme hydration states points to an important role in maintenance of corneal curvature. Since a large part of this rigid anterior part of the stroma is either removed (PRK) or intersected (LASIK), it is possible that in the long run patients who underwent refractive surgery may be confronted with optical problems.
Corneal surgery and disordersCorneal Surgery and TreatmentsOcular Surface and Contact LensStromaCorneaStromal cellCollagen fibrilAnatomySwellingElectron microscopeOphthalmologyChemistryAndrology
MeSH terms
Analysis of VarianceCollagenCorneaCorneal StromaHumansMicroscopy, ElectronPostoperative ComplicationsSodium ChlorideWaterCorneal EdemaPhotorefractive KeratectomyCorneal TopographyKeratomileusis, Laser In SituLasers, Excimer
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