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Combined topical application of a regenerative agent with a bandage contact lens for the treatment of persistent epithelial defects
Poster Details
First Author: D.Liakopoulos GREECE
Co Author(s): G. Kymionis M. Grentzelos V. Diakonis K. Tsoulnaras M. Tsilimbaris I. Pallikaris
Abstract Details
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to report 3 cases of persistent epithelial defects (PEDs) successfully treated with the combined topical application of a regenerative agent (RGTA; Cacicol20, OTR3, Paris, France) with a bandage contact lens (BCL).
Setting:
Vardinoyiannion Eye Institute of Crete (VEIC), Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete,
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Methods:
Three patients suffering from a PED for 4–8 weeks and unresponsive to conventional therapy were treated with the combined application of an RGTA (Cacicol20) and a silicone hydrogel
BCL.
Results:
The PED healed in all patients after 4–21 days, and no side effects were noted. No recurrence observed during the follow-up period.
Conclusions:
The combination of an RGTA (Cacicol20) with a BCL seems to be an effective treatment for PED.
Financial Disclosure:
NONE