Effect of orthokeratology on sub-basal nerve plexus
10.3980/j.issn.1672-5123.2019.1.11
- VernacularTitle:角膜塑形镜对角膜基底神经丛的影响
- Author:
Ling-Han Li
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Author Information
1. Clinical College of Ophthalmology, Tianjin Medical University
2. Tianjin Eye Hospital
3. Tianjin Eye Institute
4. Tianjin Key Lab of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Tianjin 300020, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
myopia;
orthokeratology;
sub-basal nerve plexus
- From:
International Eye Science
2019;19(1):56-58
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
As the morbidity of myopia increasing gradually, the prevention-control of myopia has been given more attentions. Orthokeratology(OK-lens), is now widely approved and used in clinical treatment as a non-surgical measure. The OK-lens directly contact the corneal anterior surface, therefore having some effects on the morphology and biological characteristics of the cornea. The purpose of this paper is to put forward suggestions and advices for clinic, by reviewing the influence of OK-lens on the corneal sub-basal nerve plexus in the current studies.
