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01.12.2024 | Brief Report
The effect of photobiomodulation with 830-nm LED on corneal alkali burnt rat model
verfasst von:
Hoon Kim, Kyong-Jin Cho
Erschienen in:
Lasers in Medical Science
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Ausgabe 1/2024
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Excerpt
Corneal alkali burns are a serious ocular injury that can lead to vision loss or blindness if not properly treated [
1]. The injury caused by alkali burns is due to the penetration of hydroxyl ions, which lead to damage to the cornea’s epithelium, stroma, and endothelium layers [
2]. Treatment of corneal alkali burns typically involves the use of topical medications, such as antibiotics, steroids, and artificial tears [
1,
3]. However, the efficacy of these treatments can be limited, and additional therapies are needed to promote healing and reduce inflammation. …