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Use of collagen shields as a surgical adjunct
J V Aquavella1, J J Ruffini, J A LoCascio
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York.
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
|September 1, 1988
Abstract:
We used porcine collagen shields combined with tobramycin, gentamicin, pilocarpine, dexamethasone, and flurbiprofen sodium in 67 cases of penetrating keratoplasty and 55 cases of cataract extraction. No adverse effects were noted from the combined use of the shields with the drug. The devices proved beneficial for protection, lubrication, enhancement of epithelialization, and drug delivery.