Glucocorticosteroid inhibition of intraocular proliferation after injury.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Perforating injuries were produced in the posterior segment of rabbit eyes. We studied the inhibitory effect of a slowly water-soluble corticosteroid, dexamethasone alcohol, on fibroblast growth. The treated group received a single intravitreal injection of 1 mg of the corticosteroid. The eyes were observed for four weeks. Transvitreal proliferation was significantly decreased and wound healing was delayed as compared to a control group. Inhibition of intraocular proliferation by high doses of intravitreally injected corticosteroid may be useful in the treatment of eyes with penetrating and perforating injuries.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Tano, Y; Chandler, DB; McCuen, BW; Machemer, R

Published Date

  • February 1, 1981

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 91 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 184 - 189

PubMed ID

  • 7468732

Pubmed Central ID

  • 7468732

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0002-9394

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/0002-9394(81)90171-9

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States