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Various therapies for ocular surface diseases
Alina Gheorghe1, Ancuţa Teodora Rosoga2, Fildys Mrini1
1Clinical Emergency Eye Hospital, Bucharest, Romania.
Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology
|May 26, 2018
Summary
This study reviews treatments for ocular surface diseases, including corneal cross-linking and amniotic membrane transplantation. A tailored therapeutic approach ensures successful outcomes for various corneal conditions.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Ocular surface diseases encompass a range of conditions affecting the cornea.
- Effective management requires considering etiology, patient status, and specific disease manifestations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss therapeutic strategies for ocular surface diseases.
- To evaluate treatments based on medical indications, etiology, and patient factors.
- To analyze corneal epithelium development post-treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of therapeutic strategies including corneal cross-linking (CLX), amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) with autologous serum, and medical regenerative therapy.
- Evaluation of treatment outcomes for conditions like corneal foreign body, ocular burns, neurotrophic keratitis, pterygium, and Mooren's ulcer.
- Monitoring of corneal epithelial cell migration, stratification, and development.
Main Results:
- Successful treatment outcomes were achieved across various ocular surface diseases.
- Treatment success is contingent upon the chosen therapeutic approach, disease cause, and patient compliance.
- Well-selected therapies demonstrate efficacy in improving or curing ocular surface diseases.
Conclusions:
- A personalized therapeutic strategy is crucial for managing ocular surface diseases.
- Corneal cross-linking and amniotic membrane transplantation are effective interventions.
- Regenerative therapies hold promise for ocular surface restoration.
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