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Efficacy of amnion membrane transplantation (AMT) on corneal surface in annular abscess and anterior uveitis
Author(s) -
KOEV K,
GEORGIEV R
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2011.419.x
Subject(s) - medicine , hypopyon , ophthalmology , cornea , transplantation , uveitis , surgery , visual acuity
Purpose To determine the effect of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) on a patient with an annular abscess with a stromal defect of the cornea and anterior uveitis. To determine the effect of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) on a patient with an annular abscess with anterior uveitis. Methods In June 2010 a transplantation of amniotic membrane was performed on a patient suffering from an annular abscess with a stromal defect of the cornea and anterior uveitis. On examination objective findings show a mixed hyperemia with conjuctival chemosis and corneal opacifications, a hypopyon reaching a level of 4 mm and the presence of posterior synechiae, as well as opacities in the vitreous body. We also established corneal epithelial disruption, detected with fluorescein staining of the eye. Results One month after the AMT a significant improvement was established. We observed epithelization of the cornea, disappearance of the ciliary hyperemia, closure of the stromal defect , resorption of the hypopyon, of the corneal opacifications and opacities in the vitreous body. There was a partial presence of posterior synechiae. The inflammatory process was overcome. Three months after the AMT a semi‐transparent leucoma was observed and an increased visual acuity was registered. We inspected solitary posterior synechiae. Conclusion The AMT was efficient, has manifestivе anti‐inflammatory effects and could be successfully applied in cases of sever inflammation processes, anular abscess, corneal defects and anterior uveitis.