Sealing of Corneal Lacerations Using Photo-Activated Rose Bengal Dye and Amniotic Membrane

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Abstract:

Watertight closure of perforating corneoscleral lacerations is necessary to prevent epithelial ingrowth, infection, and potential loss of the eye. Complex lacerations can be difficult to treat, and repair with sutures alone is often inadequate. In this study we evaluated a sutureless technology for sealing complex corneal and scleral lacerations that bonds amniotic membrane AM to the wound using only green light and the dye, rose bengal RB.

Author(s):
Soeken, Timothy A. ; Zhu, Hong ; Demartelaere, Sheri ; Davies, Brett W. ; Grimm, Rose ; Kochevar, Irene E. ; Johnson, Anthony J.
Author Organization(s):
59th Medical Wing San Antonio United States
Descriptive Note:
Conference Paper
Supplementary Note:
Military Refractive Surgery Safety and Standards Symposium, 10 Jan 2017, 12 Jan 2017,
Pagination:
0029

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
59th Medical Wing
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
CORNEA, EYE, Wounds and injuries, Surgery, SAFETY, STANDARDS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research
Keyword(s):
AM(amniotic membrane), RB(rose Bengal), LACERATIONS
Report Date:
2017 Jan 10
Creation Date:
2017 Sep 26