Efficacy of Substance P and Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 Peptides for Preventing Postsurgical Superficial Punctate Keratopathy in Diabetic Patients

Purpose The efficacy of eyedrops containing peptides based on substance P (FGLM-amide) and insulinlike growth factor-1 (SSSR) for prevention of superficial punctate keratopathy (SPK) after cataract surgery in individuals with type 2 diabetes was examined.