Dexpanthenol in the treatment of corneal disorders and injuries

Dexpanthenol – a precursor to vitamin B5 is compound of natural origin that has long-known beneficial effect on skin and mucous membrane hydration epithelial healing. Its anti-inflammatory activity also used in treatment. effects superficial tissues have been observed numerous vitro vivo studies, but the exact mechanism action not yet understood. In ophthalmology, dexpanthenol well-known widely drug patients with acute chronic diseases ocular surface, as well for treating sequelae corneal injuries.