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Corneal Epithelial Abrasion with Ocular Burr As a Model for Cornea Wound Healing
Published on: July 10, 2018
Endothelial response to overnight corneal reshaping
P Douglas Becherer1, Jeffrey A Kempf
1University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry, St. Louis, MO, USA. bechhome@charter.net
Purpose:
To discuss corneal endothelial structure during different environments. Little information has been available on the structure of the corneal endothelium during overnight corneal reshaping.
Method:
Patients were selected to represent different environments of contact lens wearing to contrast them to patients who changed their environment from contact lens use to overnight corneal reshaping.
Results:
There were no apparent ill effects to the corneal endothelium from overnight corneal reshaping.
Conclusions:
Corneal endothelial polymegathism and pleomorphism can decrease with properly prescribed and monitored overnight corneal reshaping lenses over some standard contact lenses.

