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Scleral Cross-linking Using Riboflavin and Ultraviolet-A Radiation for Prevention of Axial Myopia in a Rabbit Model
Published on: April 3, 2016
Lymphocytic reaction to ultraviolet radiation on rabbit conjunctiva
Dan D Gaton1, Henia Lichter, Inbal Avisar
1Department of Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Campus, Petah Tiqwa, Israel.
Abstract:
We examined the clinical and histological effects of controlled UV radiation on the conjunctiva and cornea of rabbit eyes by duration of exposure (0.5-4 hours daily for 5 consecutive days). Longer UV exposure (day 1-day 5) was associated with increased conjunctival redness, corneal erosion, edema and opacity. This study shows that UV irradiation leads to clinical and histological changes which may reflect an immune reaction to damaged epithelial cells.
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