[Use of hyaluronic acid in Ophthalmology].
Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide of the glycosaminoglycan family present in mammal tissues. In the eye, it can be found in the cornea, the sclera and the vitreous humor. Currently, it has been employed in several medical specialties, including ophthalmology. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate the various current and future ophthalmic applications of this substance.
Figueirêdo
Eugênio Santana de
ES
Departamento de Oftalmologia da Universidade Estadual de Campinas - Campinas (SP) - Brasil. eugsantana@ig.com.br
Macedo
André Casimiro de
AC
Figueirêdo
Priscila Fechine Ribeiro de
PF
Figueirêdo
Régis Santana de
RS
D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000379:methods*
D006820:Hyaluronic Acid