Environmental risk factors that have an impact on the ocular surface were reviewed and
associations with age and sex, race/ethnicity, geographical area, seasonality, prevalence …

Oxidative stress occurs through an imbalance between the generation of reactive oxygen
species (ROS) and the antioxidant defense mechanisms of cells. The eye is particularly …

This assessment by the Environmental Effects Assessment Panel (EEAP) of the Montreal
Protocol under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) evaluates the effects of …

Pterygium is a fibrovascular tissue growth invading the cornea. Adjunctive treatment post-
surgery includes conventional immunosuppressants as well as antiviral drugs. The use of …

Simple Summary The sun is a deadly laser, and its damaging rays harm exposed tissues
such as our skin and eyes. The skin's protection and repair mechanisms are well understood …

Purpose Pterygium is a vision-threatening conjunctival fibrovascular degenerated disease
with a high global prevalence up to 12%, while no absolute pharmacotherapy has been …

Solar damage due to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is implicated in the development of two
proliferative lesions of the ocular surface: pterygium and pinguecula. Pterygium and …

The ocular surface is a complex structure that includes cornea, conjunctiva, limbus, and tear
film, and is critical for maintaining visual function. When the ocular-surface integrity is altered …

Objectives We aimed at identifying the role of transient receptor potential (TRP) channels in
pterygium. Methods Based on microarray data GSE83627 and GSE2513, differentially …

Background/Aim: In the literature, the studies about the role of matrix metalloproteinase-2
(MMP-2) in pterygium diagnosis are mainly based on its protein expression. The role of …