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Topical losartan for established corneal fibrosis with machine learning-based predictors.
Jorge Luis Domene-Hickman1, Luis Haro-Morlett1, Alejandro Lichtinger1
1Cornea, Instituto de Oftalmologia Fundacion Conde de Valenciana IAP, Mexico City, Mexico.
Therapeutic Advances in Ophthalmology
|November 17, 2025
Summary
Topical losartan eye drops effectively reduced corneal fibrosis and improved vision in patients. This treatment offers a promising new option for enhancing corneal transparency and visual function.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Regenerative Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Corneal fibrosis significantly impairs vision by causing opacity and scarring.
- Current treatments for corneal fibrosis have limited efficacy.
- Myofibroblast proliferation is a key factor in the pathogenesis of corneal fibrosis.
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