Research Article

Modulation of Corneal FAK/PI3K/Akt Signaling Expression and of Metalloproteinase-2 and Metalloproteinase-9 during the Development of Herpes Simplex Keratitis

Table 1

Evaluate different indexes of cornea in HSV-1 infected mice.

ScoreEpithelial or stromal damageCorneal opacity

0-Transparent

1+<25%Slightly turbid

2+≥25%, <50%Moderately turbid, visible iris

3+≥50%, <75%Severe turbidity, pupillary margin can be judged

4+≥75%Complete opacity, invisible posterior features