Clinical use of topical hyaluronan for promoting corneal wound healing: a systematic review

Introduction: Hyaluronan/hyaluronic acid based therapies are commonly used for treating corneal injuries in the clinic; however, there is a lack of consensus on whether hyaluronic acid promotes corneal wound healing. This systematic review critically evaluated peer-reviewed publications describing the clinical use of topical hyaluronic acid for treating corneal injuries. Methods: Unfiltered searches were conducted to identify peer-reviewed publications describing the clinical use of topical hyaluronic acid for treating various forms of corneal injuries using PubMed® and the University of [...]