Epithelial wound healing.
Trauma to the corneal epithelium is frequently encountered in clinical practice. The epithelial defect may range from a mild punctate keratitis to total denuding of the surface. The mechanism of epithelial regeneration and the clinical management of such injuries is herein described.
D003315:Cornea / Q000502:physiology; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012038:Regeneration; D014945:Wound Healing
D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions