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The effect of estrogen and progesterone on porcine corneal biomechanical properties.

Eyal WalterRan Matlov KormasArie L MarcovichYotam LiorXiaomeng SuiDaniel WagnerBoris Knyazer
Published in: Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie (2019)
Estrogen has a relaxing effect on the porcine cornea, resulting in reduced stiffness of the tissue. Progesterone has no significant effect on the biomechanical properties of porcine corneas. Estrogen and progesterone do not significantly affect CCT.
Keyphrases
  • estrogen receptor
  • wound healing