Continuous lavage in (chemical) corneal lesions

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Regenerative Medicine

Background:

• Severe chemical corneal damage and corneal ulcers pose significant challenges in ocular health.
• Current treatments may have limitations in promoting corneal healing and preventing complications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of continuous conjunctival sac lavage with a specific mixture for treating severe corneal conditions.
• To assess the potential of autologous serum and tissue culture fluid in corneal repair.

Main Methods:

• A treatment protocol involving continuous lavage of the conjunctival sac was implemented.
• The lavage solution comprised autologous patient serum, tissue culture fluid, and various medicaments.
• The procedure was applied to a small cohort of patients with severe chemical corneal damage and corneal ulcers.

Main Results:

• The continuous lavage treatment demonstrated great success in the studied patients.
• Positive outcomes were observed in patients with both severe chemical corneal damage and corneal ulcers.

Conclusions:

• Continuous conjunctival sac lavage with autologous serum, tissue culture fluid, and medicaments is a highly effective treatment for severe corneal damage and ulcers.
• This therapeutic approach shows promise for promoting corneal healing and improving patient outcomes.