Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Hosam Sheha
Tanzania
Research Article
Self-retained Amniotic Membrane for Recurrent Corneal Erosion
Author(s): Yukan Huang, Hosam Sheha and Scheffer CG TsengYukan Huang, Hosam Sheha and Scheffer CG Tseng
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of placement of sutureless self-retained cryopreserved amniotic membrane in treating recurrent corneal erosion (RCE).Methods: Eleven eyes of 9 consecutive patients with RCE received epithelial debridement and placement of ProKera® (Bio-Tissue, Inc, Miami, Florida, USA). Their clinical outcomes were retrospectively reviewed.Results: Although corneal signs suggestive of RCE were found in 7 of 11 eyes, diagnosis of the remaining 4 eyes, including two eyes with predominant lid discomfort, was not made until the use of the cellulose sponge test to elicit a wrinkled epithelium. After debridement and placement of ProKera®, complete epithelialization was noted in all eyes in 4 to 7 days. During the follow up of 13.7 ± 2.2 months, one eye recurred and required r.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000272