[Advanced research in Sclera collagen cross-linking treating progressive myopia]

Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi. 2010 Nov;46(11):1048-51.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Collagen can link between or within collagen molecules through the covalent bond, which leads to increasing the tension and stability of collagen fiber. Collagen cross-linking had been widely used in other industries, the recent research showed that cross-linking of scleral collagen increased the scleral biomechanical rigidity efficiently, which might become a new treatment modality for strengthening scleral tissue to prevent progressive myopia. This review describes the sclera collagen characteristics of progressive myopia, traditional treatment and sclera collagen cross-linking therapy.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Collagen / therapeutic use*
  • Cross-Linking Reagents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Myopia / drug therapy*
  • Sclera

Substances

  • Cross-Linking Reagents
  • Collagen