/ PHOTOCHEMICAL THERAPY TO AFFECT MECHANICAL AND/OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF BODY TISSUE

摘要

The present invention relates to altering the physical and / or chemical properties of body tissues, in particular of the anterior tissues. In certain instances, this relates to altering or stabilizing the shape of the cornea, for example in subjects with or at risk of enlargement or keratoconus. In another particular case, this relates to enforcing sclera in subjects with or at risk of myopia. The present invention employs photoirradiation of a photoactive compound such as, for example, applying cross-linking with a tissue.