Corneal neuromediator profiles following laser refractive surgery
Lily Wei Yun Yang1
Jodhbir S.Mehta2
Yu-Chi Liu2
1.Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore;Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore2.Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore;Department of Cornea and External Eye Disease, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore;Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
摘要：Laser refractive surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures worldwide. In laser refractive surgery, Femtosecond Laser in Situ Keratomileusis and Refractive Lenticule Extraction have emerged as promising alternatives to microkeratome Laser in Situ Keratomileusis and Photorefractive Keratectomy. Following laser refractive surgery, the corneal nerves, epithelial and stromal cells release neuromediators, including neurotrophins, neuropeptides and neurotransmitters. Notably, nerve growth factor, substance P, calcitonin gene-related peptide and various cytokines are important mediators of neurogenic inflammation and corneal nerve regeneration. Alterations in neuromediator profiles and ocular surface parameters following laser refractive surgery are attributed to the surgical techniques and the severity of tissue insult induced. In this review, we will discuss the (1) Functions of neuromediators and their physiological and clinical significance; (2) Changes in the neuromediators following various laser refractive surgeries; (3) Correlation between neuromediators, ocular surface health and corneal nerve status; and (4) Future directions, including the use of neuromediators as potential biomarkers for ocular surface health following laser refractive surgery, and as adjuncts to aid in corneal regeneration after laser refractive surgery.
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论文发表日期：2021-11-28
在线出版日期：2025-08-15（本平台首次上网日期，不代表文献的发表时间）
页数：7( 2177-2183 )
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