title: [Use of hyaluronic acid in Ophthalmology].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Oftalmologia da Universidade Estadual de Campinas - Campinas (SP) - Brasil. eugsantana@ig.com.br
authors.forename: Eugênio Santana de
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Figueirêdo
authors.forename: André Casimiro de
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Macedo
authors.forename: Priscila Fechine Ribeiro de
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Figueirêdo
authors.forename: Régis Santana de
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Figueirêdo
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D006820:Hyaluronic Acid