Topical ascorbate decreases the incidence of corneal ulceration after experimental alkali burns

Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 1978 Oct;17(10):1019-24.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Alkalies*
  • Animals
  • Aqueous Humor / metabolism
  • Ascorbic Acid / administration & dosage*
  • Ascorbic Acid / metabolism
  • Ascorbic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Burns, Chemical / complications*
  • Cornea / metabolism
  • Corneal Ulcer / etiology
  • Corneal Ulcer / prevention & control*
  • Eye Burns / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Pharmaceutical Vehicles
  • Rabbits

Substances

  • Alkalies
  • Pharmaceutical Vehicles
  • Ascorbic Acid