Lattice Dystrophy Medication
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Medication Summary
Medical therapy for recurrent corneal erosions includes hypertonic saline, which is believed to increase adherence of the epithelium to underlying stroma. Lubrication may also help prevent further corneal erosions.
Hypertonic saline
Class Summary
This agent dehydrates epithelium, allowing epithelium to adhere better to underlying stroma.
Sodium chloride hypertonic, ophthalmic (Muro 128)
For osmotic pressure control and water distribution. Dehydrates epithelium, allowing epithelium to adhere better to underlying stroma.
Lubricating drops
Class Summary
These agents can moisten ocular surface and decrease the number of recurrent erosion episodes.
Artificial tears (GenTeal, Refresh, Bion tears)
Can moisten ocular surface and decrease number of recurrent erosion episodes.
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