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Regenerative Therapy by Suprachoroidal Cell Autograft in Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration: Preliminary In Vivo Report
Published on: February 12, 2018
Successful closure of a refractory giant (15 sq mm) macular hole with amniotic membrane graft
Kakarla Venkata Chalam1, Marib Akanda1, Meenakshi Subramanian1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 11370 Anderson St., Suite 1800, Loma Linda, CA 92354, United States.
Abstract:
The management of macular hole defects has undergone a significant transformation with the advent of advanced diagnostic tools and surgical techniques. These developments have enabled the effective treatment of macular holes that were previously considered untreatable. Although the majority of patients exhibit a positive response to initial treatment, a subset of patients may develop refractory macular holes that necessitate multiple surgeries for closure. In these instances, the utilization of amniotic membrane grafts to aid in the closure of large retinal holes presents a promising alternative. This report details the successful closure of a refractory giant macular hole (15 sq. mm) in a patient using an amniotic membrane graft, with improvement in visual acuity.

