Amniotic membrane transplantation in ocular surface disorders: A review
Amniotic membrane (AM) was first used as a biomaterial in ophthalmic surgery in 1938. It was applied as a conjunctival replacement following symblepharon release. The durability, pliability and versatility of AM make it a useful adjunctive treatment in various ophthalmic procedures. This review aims...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2013-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.jcor.in/article.asp?issn=2320-3897;year=2013;volume=1;issue=1;spage=64;epage=69;aulast=Sinha |