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Where are the limits of corneal transplantation ‐ why is there a need for biomaterials?
Author(s) -
FUCHSLUGER T
Publication year - 2012
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.1755-3768.2012.4731.x
Subject(s) - cornea , corneal transplantation , stroma , presentation (obstetrics) , transplantation , corneal epithelium , tissue engineering , medicine , ophthalmology , biomedical engineering , surgery , pathology , immunohistochemistry
Purpose This presentation will give insight into clinical limitations of corneal allografting and ocular surface reconstruction. this provides the rationale for the development of novel biomaterials for ophthalmosurgery. Methods Novel developments of tissue engineering covering the three major layers of the cornea (epithelium, stroma, endothelium) will be presented. Results Different success rates (in animals and human trials) and limitations will be presented and will provide a platform for discussion. Conclusion Biomaterials will be a part of ophthalmosurgery in the decades ahead.