[Fresh amniotic membrane transplantation for ocular surface diseases].

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the therapeutic effects of fresh amniotic membrane transplantation for ocular surface disorders (OSDs).

METHODS

Fresh amniotic membrane transplantation was performed in 38 cases (52 eyes) of ocular surface diseases, including pterygium, recurrent pterygium, Mooren's ulcer, Viral keratitis, and symblepharon. Follow-up studies ranging from 3 to 12 months were conducted.

RESULTS

No acute graft rejection was observed following the operation in these cases, and no recurrence was found in cases of pterygium and corneal ulcer during the follow-up period. The ocular movement was restored for the eyes with severe symblepharon.

CONCLUSION

Fresh amniotic membrane can be used as a graft material for ocular surface reconstruction, in which complete removal of the pathological tissues and reliable fixation of the amniotic membrane graft are crucial steps.