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Effects of ultraviolet radiation on corneal epithelial metabolism

Journal Article · · Invest. Ophthal. Visual Sci.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6673174
Acute exposure to ultraviolet light to 257 nm wavelength produced a photokeratitis associated with characteristic metabolic alterations of corneal epithelial metabolism in rabbits. Significant increases in corneal hydration occurred simultaneously with decreased corneal epithelial glycogen content, but adenosine triphosphate content and enzyme activity of opithelial extracts were not affected despite clinical and histological damage to the corneal epithelium. The pattern and time course of ultraviolet damage to the cornea are distinctly different from those of other forms of trauma.
Research Organization:
Retina Foundation, Boston, MA
OSTI ID:
6673174
Journal Information:
Invest. Ophthal. Visual Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Invest. Ophthal. Visual Sci.; (United States) Vol. 17:7; ISSN IOVSD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English