Comparative Analysis of Matrix-Regenerating Agent and Corneal Cross-Linking in an Experimental Alkali Burn Rabbit Model

This study aimed to investigate the clinical and histopathological effects of corneal cross-linking (CXL) and matrix-regenerating agent (RGTA) treatments after corneal alkali burn.Twenty-four alkali-burned corneas from 24 rabbits were divided into three groups: control, CXL, and RGTA. All animals were investigated for epithelial healing, opacification, ulceration, and neovascularization at days 1, 7, 14, and 21 after the alkali burn. Corneas...