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Sutureless amniotic membrane fixation to the conjunctiva in the setting of ocular surface diseases: a novel method

Poster Details

First Author: E.Can TURKEY

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Abstract Details

Purpose:

The purpose of this study was to describe a novel method for the sutureless placement of amniotic membrane on the conjunctiva in ocular surface diseases.

Setting:

Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, TURKEY

Methods:

We present a novel special designed and soft bioavailable ring for sutureless amniotic membrane fixation to the conjunctiva. A fresh amniotic membrane with a diameter greater than the outside diameter of the ring was folded inwardly over the ring such that the inner side of the ring was covered with the amniotic membrane. Thus, stromal side of the folded membrane was adhered to the inner serrated side of the ring. The ring then placed directly on the surface of the eye.

Results:

The total operating time was 3 minutes. The ring fixated the amniotic membrane to the bulbar conjucntiva and provided a quick and easy sutureless placement of amniotic membrane in ocular surface diseases.

Conclusions:

This novel ring designed for sutureless placement of amniotic membrane provided very good anatomic and functional outcomes in patients with ocular surface disorders. This procedure does not need to operating room conditions and can be performed in office conditions.

Financial Disclosure:

None