铁离子在维持角膜细胞正常代谢、DNA合成和修复等生理活动中发挥关键作用，但过量的铁离子可能引发铁稳态失衡继而导致细胞毒性损伤和死亡。圆锥角膜是最常见的扩张性角膜疾病，其典型的Fleischer环是铁稳态失衡的直接证据。圆锥角膜与铁代谢相关的前期研究显示，铁稳态失衡有可能是诱发圆锥角膜发生和发展的潜在致病机制。文章总结了人体及角膜中正常的铁代谢循环以及圆锥角膜铁稳态失衡的证据，并从维持铁稳态角度出发探索可能的治疗策略，为扩张性眼病治疗提供新的思路。
Iron ions are essential for normal metabolism, DNA synthesis, and cellular repair in corneal cells. Nevertheless, an excess of these ions can disrupt iron homeostasis, leading to cellular toxicity, damage, and death. Keratoconus, the most prevalent ectatic corneal disorder, is often marked by the Fleischer ring, which indicates an imbalance in iron homeostasis. A review of early studies on keratoconus and iron metabolism suggests that this imbalance may be a potential pathogenic mechanism contributing to the onset and progression of the disease. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of normal iron metabolism in the human body and cornea, highlighting the evidence of iron homeostasis imbalance in keratoconus. It also explores potential therapeutic strategies focused on maintaining iron homeostasis, thereby offering novel insights into the treatment of ectatic eye diseases.
圆锥角膜（KC）是一种典型的扩张性眼病，以角膜扩张变薄并向前锥形突起为特征，严重时可致盲。KC三联征之一铁锈色Fleischer环，主要由上皮细胞基底膜周围的铁离子沉积组成。近年来，越来越多研究表明，铁稳态失衡可能与KC的发生和发展密切相关。KC患者泪液中铁相关蛋白的异常表达，提示铁稳态失衡可能是诱发KC的潜在致病机制。此外，角膜上皮细胞内铁稳态失衡导致细胞内铁离子异常积聚，进而引发活性氧和脂质过氧化物的大量生成，最终可能触发细胞铁死亡。从恢复铁稳态角度出发，螯合过量的铁离子和调控铁死亡过程关键靶点可能是未来KC潜在的治疗方法。目前关于铁稳态失衡导致KC发病的具体机制仍存在诸多谜团。随着相关研究的不断深入，有望通过改善角膜铁稳态失衡，为KC临床治疗带来新的思路和突破，也为KC患者提供更精准和个体化的治疗策略。
圆锥角膜（KC）是一种典型的扩张性眼病，以角膜扩张变薄并向前锥形突起为特征，严重时可致盲。KC三联征之一铁锈色Fleischer环，主要由上皮细胞基底膜周围的铁离子沉积组成。近年来，越来越多研究表明，铁稳态失衡可能与KC的发生和发展密切相关。KC患者泪液中铁相关蛋白的异常表达，提示铁稳态失衡可能是诱发KC的潜在致病机制。此外，角膜上皮细胞内铁稳态失衡导致细胞内铁离子异常积聚，进而引发活性氧和脂质过氧化物的大量生成，最终可能触发细胞铁死亡。从恢复铁稳态角度出发，螯合过量的铁离子和调控铁死亡过程关键靶点可能是未来KC潜在的治疗方法。目前关于铁稳态失衡导致KC发病的具体机制仍存在诸多谜团。随着相关研究的不断深入，有望通过改善角膜铁稳态失衡，为KC临床治疗带来新的思路和突破，也为KC患者提供更精准和个体化的治疗策略。
随着角膜疾病治疗技术的不断进步，前弹力层移植技术(包括Inlay和Onlay技术)已成为晚期圆锥角膜治疗的重要手段，能有效改善患者的角膜地形图和视力结果，稳定角膜扩张，提高患者的生活质量。该文综述了前弹力层移植技术的理论基础、移植物的来源与制备技术、手术技术、临床疗效以及相关并发症，为晚期圆锥角膜的治疗提供了新的视角。研究表明，这种先进的移植技术相较于传统方法，在减少手术风险、简化手术流程以及加快术后恢复方面具有明显优势，特别是在降低异体移植物排斥反应及手术并发症的风险上，前弹力层移植表现出色。Onlay技术作为一种近期开发的新方法，其独特优势是无需剖离角膜，更好地保护角膜结构。此外这种技术的高度适应性和可逆性，为患者提供了更多的治疗选择和更好的视觉恢复。尽管如此，技术细节如移植物的尺寸和形状定制、手术深度的最优化等方面仍需进一步研究和优化，以提高整体治疗效果。
With the continuous advancement of corneal disease treatment technology, Bowman layer transplantation (including Inlay and Onlay technology) has become an important means for the treatment of advanced progressive keratoconus, which can effectively improve the corneal topography and visual acuity of patients, stabilize corneal dilation, and improve the quality of life of patients. Tis article reviews the theoretical basis of Bowman layer transplantation, the source and preparation of grafs, surgical techniques, clinical efcacy, and related complications, which provides a new perspective for the treatment of advanced keratoconus. It is stated in the research that this advanced transplantation technique has significant advantages over traditional methods in reducing surgical risks, simplifying the surgical procedures, and improving postoperative recovery. Especially in reducing the risk of allograft rejection and surgical complications, the bowman layer transplantation performs excellently. As a novel developed method, Onlay technology has the unique advantage of eliminating the need to dissect the cornea, which beter protects the corneal structure. In addition, due to the highly adaptable and reversible nature of this technique, it provides patients with more treatment options and beter visual recovery. However, in terms of technical details such as customizing the size and shape of the transplant, optimizing the surgical depth, etc., it is needed to conduct further research and optimization to improve the overall treatment efect.
目前对于成人圆锥角膜(keratoconus，KC)的研究已经很广泛，而对于儿童KC的研究则较少，其诊断和治疗常常基于成人KC的研究基础。与成人KC相比，儿童KC的发展更迅速、造成的后果更严重，其导致的儿童视觉障碍会追随其一生，对其生活质量以及教育发展产生严重的负面影响。为了对儿童KC的治疗有较全面的认识和理解，本文针对近几年儿童KC的治疗进展，对不同治疗方法的安全性、有效性和治疗时机等方面进行综述。
At present, the research on adult keratoconus has been extensive, while the research on pediatric keratoconus is few. The diagnosis and treatment of pediatric keratoconus are often based on the study of keratoconus in adults. Pediatric keratoconus is more aggressive than adult keratoconus, resulting in visual impairment that can follow throughout their lives and have a serious negative impact on their quality of life and educational development. In this paper, according to the treatment progress of pediatric keratoconus in recent years, the safety, effectiveness, and treatment timing of different treatment methods were summarized, in order to have a more comprehensive understanding of the treatment of pediatric keratoconus.
目前对于成人圆锥角膜(keratoconus，KC)的研究已经很广泛，而对于儿童KC的研究则较少，其诊断和治疗常常基于成人KC的研究基础。与成人KC相比，儿童KC的发展更迅速、造成的后果更严重，其导致的儿童视觉障碍会追随其一生，对其生活质量以及教育发展产生严重的负面影响。为了对儿童KC的治疗有较全面的认识和理解，本文针对近几年儿童KC的治疗进展，对不同治疗方法的安全性、有效性和治疗时机等方面进行综述。
At present, the research on adult keratoconus has been extensive, while the research on pediatric keratoconus is few. The diagnosis and treatment of pediatric keratoconus are often based on the study of keratoconus in adults. Pediatric keratoconus is more aggressive than adult keratoconus, resulting in visual impairment that can follow throughout their lives and have a serious negative impact on their quality of life and educational development. In this paper, according to the treatment progress of pediatric keratoconus in recent years, the safety, effectiveness,and treatment timing of different treatment methods were summarized, in order to have a more comprehensive understanding of the treatment of pediatric keratoconus.
