角膜新生血管
新生血管
眼科
医学
角膜
血管生成
癌症研究
作者
Matthew P. Nicholas,Naveen Mysore
标识
DOI:10.1016/j.exer.2020.108363
摘要
The optical clarity of the cornea is essential for maintaining good visual acuity. Corneal neovascularization, which is a major cause of vision loss worldwide, leads to corneal opacification and often contributes to a cycle of chronic inflammation. While numerous factors prevent angiogenesis within the cornea, infection, inflammation, hypoxia, trauma, corneal degeneration, and corneal transplantation can all disrupt these homeostatic safeguards to promote neovascularization. Here, we summarize its etiopathogenesis and discuss the molecular biology of angiogenesis within the cornea. We then review the clinical assessment and diagnostic evaluation of corneal neovascularization. Finally, we describe current and emerging therapies.
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