Cationic nanoemulsion and dexpanthenol versus dexpanthenol and hypromellose in the healing process following Epi-Bowman Keratectomy Original research study

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Published: Aug 3, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24292/01.OT.320726
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Epi-Bowman Keratectomy, myopia, cationic nanoemulsion, dexpanthenol

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Natalia Kwaśniewska
Students’ Scientific Society, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1909-9376
Przemysław Ciszewski
Students’ Scientific Society, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice
Beata Bubała-Stachowicz
Department of Adult Ophthalmology, Prof. Kornel Gibinski University Clinical Center, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice
Sebastian Sirek
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice. 2. Department of Adult Ophthalmology, Prof. Kornel Gibinski University Clinical Center, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3138-3011
Dorota Wyględowska-Promieńska
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice. 2. Department of Adult Ophthalmology, Prof. Kornel Gibinski University Clinical Center, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5336-3460

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of eye drops containing cationic nanoemulsion with dexpanthenol versus dexpanthenol with hypromellose on early healing after Epi-Bowman Keratectomy. The study included 32 patients (63 eyes). UCVA, BCVA, pachymetry, corneal epithelization, visual blur, and eye irritation were assessed preoperatively and one week postoperatively. No significant differences were found between groups in age, refractive error, UCVA, pain, or blurry vision. Both treatments resulted in similar postoperative UCVA. Using a single product may improve patient comfort and treatment adherence.

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Kwaśniewska N, Ciszewski P, Bubała-Stachowicz B, Sirek S, Wyględowska-Promieńska D. Cationic nanoemulsion and dexpanthenol versus dexpanthenol and hypromellose in the healing process following Epi-Bowman Keratectomy. Ophthatherapy [Internet]. 2026Aug.3 [cited 2026Aug.4];00:A0015. Available from: https://www.journalsmededu.pl/index.php/ophthatherapy/article/view/3407
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