Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that impedes transforming growth factor
(TGF) beta signaling by inhibiting activation of signal transduction molecule extracellular …

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) was the first surface ablation procedure introduced for
the treatment of refractive errors and has been proven to be effective and safe. In some …

PURPOSE: To report the first clinical experience with topical losartan for treating a case of
severe corneal haze after complicated laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). METHODS: A 36 …

Purpose: To study the effect of topical losartan compared to vehicle on the generation of
myofibroblasts and development of late haze scarring fibrosis after photorefractive …

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 study epithelial basement membrane (EBM) regeneration in non-fibrotic and
fibrotic corneas after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). METHODS: Rabbits (120 total) had …

The outcomes of refractive surgical procedures to improve uncorrected vision in patients—
including photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK), Small …

Purpose To compare early clinical outcomes of single-step transepithelial photorefractive
keratectomy (tPRK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) regarding refractive outcome …

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 …

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a safe and popular corneal surgery performed
worldwide. Nevertheless, there is potential risk of corneal haze development after surgery …