title: [Topical prostaglandins influence over cornea--preliminary report].
abstract: 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.
authors: Kliniki Okulistycznej, Wojskowego Instytutu Medycznego w Warszawie.
authors: Joanna
authors: J
authors: Wierzbowska
authors: Andrzej
authors: A
authors: Stankiewicz
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011461:Prostaglandins F, Synthetic; D003008:Cloprostenol; D000069557:Travoprost