Transforming growth factor-beta (TGFβ) is a pleiotropic multifunctional cytokine that
regulates several essential cellular processes in many parts of the body including the …

Mitomycin C has played a deciding role in the current revival of excimer laser surface
ablation techniques. We review the literature regarding mechanism of action of mitomycin C …

Transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) was introduced to prevent complications
from conventional PRK and femtosecond laser–assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) …

During the last 2 decades, modifying the shape of the cornea by means of laser
photoablation has emerged as a successful and popular treatment option for refractive …

PURPOSE: To evaluate the surgical outcomes of cataract surgery in eyes with a low
preoperative corneal endothelial cell density (ECD) and analyze factors affecting the …

Purpose: To identify preoperative and intraoperative factors affecting breakthrough corneal
haze incidence after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) with mitomycin C (MMC). Methods …

Objective To review the published literature assessing the efficacy and safety of mitomycin-C
(MMC) as an adjunctive treatment in corneal surface excimer laser ablation procedures …

Pterygium is a benign lesion usually growing from the nasal side of the conjunctiva onto the
cornea. Most cases of pterygium does not cause problem or requires specific treatment. The …

Purpose: To provide an overview of the safety and efficacy of mitomycin C (MMC) as
adjuvant therapy after refractive surgery procedures. Methods: Literature review. Results …

This review details the current understanding of the mechanism of action and corneal effects
of mitomycin C (MMC) for prophylactic prevention of stromal fibrosis after photorefractive …