Objective: To establish the CK animal model and to observe the corneal tissue injury and pathological changes during the period of injury repair after CK. Methods : Detect the collagen and α — SMA in corneal stroma by immunohistochemistry and observe the collagen and keratocyte by electron microscope. Results: Collagen type â… , â…¢ , â…£ , â…¤ , â…¥ are expressed in normal corneal. The expression of collagen type â… , â…¢, â…¤ is enhanced after CK in 6 months. α-SMA is negative in normal cornea and positive after CK form 3 days to 1 month. Collagen is irregular and the cylinder footprint wound can be seen and keratocytes are active after CK. All the changes have stabilized about 3-6 months. Conclusions: The injury of CK is weak and the changes of collagen structure are extended. The function of CK is predictable and stable.
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