The avascular nature of the cornea is necessary for optical clarity and optimal vision.
Corneal neovascularization (NV) is a pathologic reaction that can be lethal to eyesight and is caused by many viral, traumatic, ischemic and foreign body-associated etiologies. Permanent vision loss is linked to lipid accumulation, scarring, irregular astigmatism and corneal clarity loss.
Active inflammatory and traumatic corneal NV is often treated with topical corticosteroids. Topical corticosteroids, because of their wide anti-inflammatory characteristics, work best when applied early in tissue injury and