Open AccessAmniotic membrane transplantation: An option for ocular surface disorders
Author(s) -
Shreya Thatte
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
oman journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 0974-7842
pISSN - 0974-620X
DOI - 10.4103/0974-620x.83656
Subject(s) - medicine , bullous keratopathy , surgery , pterygium , perforation , chemical burn , visual acuity , corneal ulceration , transplantation , corneal perforation , corneal ulcer , keratitis , ophthalmology , cornea , punching , materials science , metallurgy
Ocular surface disorders (OSD) are challenging to treat. They can introduce serious morbidity and might even lead to visual loss. In such situations, keratoplasty remains the last option. Amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) has been shown to be effective in the management of ocular surface pathologies. The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of AMT for various indications of OSD.