Epithelial Repair in the Rabbit Cornea Following Aspects of Epithelial Injury and Repair after Mustard Exposure

Sulfur mustard (SM; bis (2‐chloroethyl) sulfide) is a potent vesicating agent that has been used in chemical warfare. Exposure of the eyes to SM can cause corneal erosions, epithelial defects, neovascularization, microblistering, and/or dry eye disease, all injuries that can lead to corneal epithelium sloughing and ultimately blindness. In the present studies, the effects of ocular exposure to SM vapor (0.420 mg/L for 8 min) on the corneas of...