Not an eye for an eye:multilayeredamniotic membrane transplantation for management of corneal ulcers during Covid pandemic

  • Dr Shilpa Joshi Consultant, H.V.Desai Eye Hospital
  • Dr.Hema Joshi
  • Dr Anannya Abhyankar
  • Dr. Col. Madan Deshpande
Keywords: all authors are affiliated to H.V.Desai Eye Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra

Abstract

Abstract:

This study was done to assess the outcome of multilayer amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) for severe progressive fungal keratitis & perforated  corneal ulcers. With COVID-19 pandemic related lockdown, and unavailability of donor corneas , multi-layered AMT was done in these cases. We hereby report nine such cases, all of which showed reduced inflammation, resolution of infiltrates, good epithelisation and no recurrence of infection. None needed TPK in subsequent weeks of follow up. With palliative treatment of AMT, eyes with vision threatening keratitis can be salvaged, till availability of donor corneas.

Keywords: Multilayer amniotic membrane transplantation, COVID-19, Fungal keratitis

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Author Biography

Dr. Col. Madan Deshpande

 Chief Medical Director, H.V. Desai Eye Hospital, Pune, 411060, Maharashtra

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How to Cite
Joshi, D. S., Joshi, D., Abhyankar, D. A., & Deshpande, D. C. M. (2022). Not an eye for an eye:multilayeredamniotic membrane transplantation for management of corneal ulcers during Covid pandemic. Tropical Journal of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, 7(5), 32-38. Retrieved from https://opthalmology.medresearch.in/index.php/jooo/article/view/233
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Vol 7 No 5 (2022): Sep-Oct
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Original Article

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