[Epithelial and stromal healing after radial keratotomy. Scanning electron microscopy analysis]

Ophtalmologie. 1990 Mar-Apr;4(2):181-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A study of corneal healing after radial keratotomy was conducted under scanning electron microscopy in 28 papio-papio baboons. The appearance of the incisions after follow-ups ranging from one hour to three and a half years postoperatively permits to emit some hypotheses regarding the precise mechanisms of action of radial keratotomy, as well as those governing any functional or anatomical complications susceptible to occur after the operation.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cornea / pathology
  • Cornea / physiopathology
  • Cornea / ultrastructure*
  • Corneal Stroma / pathology
  • Corneal Stroma / physiopathology
  • Corneal Stroma / ultrastructure
  • Epithelium / pathology
  • Epithelium / physiopathology
  • Epithelium / ultrastructure
  • Intercellular Junctions / ultrastructure
  • Keratotomy, Radial*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Mitosis
  • Papio
  • Time Factors
  • Wound Healing