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Recurrent corneal erosion syndrome.

Shawn Rong Lin¹, Anthony J Aldave², James Chodosh³

¹Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Howe Laboratory, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

The British Journal of Ophthalmology

|February 15, 2019

Summary

Recurrent corneal erosion syndrome (RCES) involves a dysfunctional corneal ecosystem, often stemming from trauma or degeneration. Newer therapies offer improved management for this challenging condition.

Keywords:

cornea cornea erosion epithelial basement membrane degeneration epithelial recurrent erosion dystrophy

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Corneal Diseases
Epithelial Biology

Background:

Recurrent corneal erosion syndrome (RCES) is characterized by a dysfunctional corneal epithelial ecosystem.
It frequently follows trauma or occurs with epithelial basement membrane issues.
Historically viewed as structural, RCES is now also understood as a disorder of corneal epithelial cell biology involving neuropeptides.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the etiology and pathogenesis of RCES.
To provide an update on current and emerging treatment modalities for RCES management.

Main Methods:

Literature review of RCES etiology, pathogenesis, and treatments.
Synthesis of recent findings on corneal epithelial biology and neuropeptide roles.

Main Results:

RCES involves a breakdown in the corneal epithelial ecosystem.
Neuropeptides play a significant role in corneal homeostasis and RCES pathogenesis.
Newer therapies show promise for improved RCES management.

Conclusions:

RCES is a complex disorder with both structural and cellular/molecular components.
Understanding the role of neuropeptides is crucial for RCES pathogenesis.
Emerging treatments offer improved efficacy for managing RCES.