Influence of Anterior Stroma Surface Irregularities on the Corneal Epithelium Thickness
Wydanie 1/2018
str. 21 – 26
Autorzy: Magdalena Kaszuba-Modrzejewska 1,2 , Ilona Piotrowiak-Słupska 1,2 , Jagoda Rzeszewska-Zamiara 1,2 , Joanna Stachura 1,2 , Grażyna Malukiewicz 2 , Bartłomiej J. Kałużny 1,2
1 Zakład Optometrii Collegium Medicum im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Bydgoszczy, Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu
Kierownik: dr hab. n. med. Bartłomiej J. Kałużny
2 Katedra i Klinika Chorób Oczu Collegium Medicum im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Bydgoszczy, Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu
Kierownik: prof. dr hab. n. med. Grażyna Malukiewicz
Summary: Understanding pathophysiological mechanism of corneal wound healing and epithelium formation over the irregular stroma gains more importance in ocular diagnostics. Recently corneal epithelial thickness profile has been proved to be a significant prognostic factor for complications following laser refractive surgery, such as progressive ectasia. Moreover, epithelial thickness maps enable detection of keratoconus at very early, subclinical stage, what is a great importance during a screening of patients for refractive surgery. Therefore, both safety and accuracy profile of these procedures increase. Understanding corneal regeneration mechanisms is crucial for better therapeutic outcomes, especially in irregular corneas.