[Surgery in sequelae of chemical and thermal burns of the eye]

The treatment of sequelae of chemical and thermal burns of the eye is sometimes very difficult. Previous to a event, keratoplasty all symblephara have to be removed. If there is no conjunctiva, transplantation from the second eye or from a donor is necessary. A method of transplantation of donor conjunctiva with a corneal lamella has been worked out as preparation for keratoplasty. Epithelium than can migrate to the transplant. In quantitative or qualitative alterations of the tears, the condition can be improved by soft contact lenses. In about one third of serious burns longtermed good results can be gained.