From: Effect of topical fluoroquinolones on the expression of matrix metalloproteinases in the cornea
Type of eye drops | Â | MMP-1 | MMP-8 |
---|---|---|---|
Applied q.i.d. | Epithelium | Â | Â |
Artificial Tear | Intact | 0/14 | 0/14 |
 | Debrided | 14/14 | 13/14 |
Ciloxan | Intact | 14/14 ** | 13/14 ** |
 | Debrided | 14/14 | 14/14 |
Ocuflox | Intact | 13/14** | 12/14** |
 | Debrided | 14/14 | 14/14 |
Quixin | Intact | 13/14** | 12/14** |
 | Debrided | 14/14 | 14/14 |