[Topical prostaglandins influence over cornea--preliminary report].
In the article the recent research on the biology of corneal stroma and biological impact of topical prostaglandin analogues on this tissue, were presented. The outcome of some studies, regarding influence of this class of antiglaucoma medication on central corneal thickness (CCT), were included. The impact of CCT on the readings of intraocular pressure and the aspect of diurnal fluctuations of CCT were also emphasized.
Wierzbowska
Joanna
J
Kliniki Okulistycznej, Wojskowego Instytutu Medycznego w Warszawie.
Stankiewicz
Andrzej
A
D000287:Administration, Topical; D003008:Cloprostenol / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000494:pharmacology; D003315:Cornea / Q000187:drug effects*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000187:drug effects*; D009798:Ocular Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011461:Prostaglandins F, Synthetic / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000069557:Travoprost
D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011461:Prostaglandins F, Synthetic; D003008:Cloprostenol; D000069557:Travoprost