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Amniotic membrane transplantation

Amniotic membrane transplantation has been used as an alternative for ocular surface reconstruction. Indications for amniotic membrane transplantation include persistent epithelial defects, pterygium, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, chemical burns and pseudo-phakik bullous keratopathy.

Amniotic membrane; Chemical burns; Surface reconstruction


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