Role of oxidative stress and vascular endothelial growth factor expression in pterygium pathogenesis and prevention of pterygium recurrence after surgical excision

ConclusionsOxidative stress and VEGF could play a role in the pathogenesis of pterygium as indicated by decreased antioxidant enzymatic activity and increased levels of VEGF in the pterygium tissue and the role of MMC and anti-VEGF therapy in decreasing the recurrence rate after surgical excision.
Source: International Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research