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Keratoepithelioplasty.

R A Thoft

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Keratoepithelioplasty offers a novel surgical solution for persistent corneal epithelial defects when fellow eyes lack donor tissue. This technique successfully restored vision in most patients, particularly those with chemical eye injuries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Regenerative Medicine
    • Corneal Surgery

    Background:

    • Persistent epithelial defects pose a significant challenge in ophthalmology.
    • Limited treatment options exist for patients lacking healthy donor tissue in their fellow eyes.

    Observation:

    • Keratoepithelioplasty involves placing limbal donor corneal lenticules with epithelium onto the defect after superficial keratectomy.
    • The epithelium from the lenticules migrates to cover the central cornea.

    Findings:

    • Successful healing and improved vision were observed in three out of four patients with chronic epithelial defects.
    • The three successful cases involved patients with prior chemical eye injuries, showing sustained epithelial healing.
    • One patient with atopic keratoconjunctivitis required a subsequent penetrating keratoplasty, complicating outcome assessment.

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    Implications:

    • Keratoepithelioplasty demonstrates potential as a viable treatment for specific types of persistent corneal epithelial defects.
    • The procedure shows promise for patients with chemical injuries, offering a way to restore visual function without recurrence.
    • Further research is needed to refine the technique and determine its efficacy across a broader range of ocular surface diseases.