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

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).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 10, 2017
Accession Number
AD1036329

Entities

People

  • Anthony J. Johnson
  • Brett W. Davies
  • Hong Zhu
  • Irene E. Kochevar
  • Rose Grimm
  • Sheri Demartelaere
  • Timothy A. Soeken

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Biological Pigments
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cornea
  • Department Of Defense
  • Epithelium
  • Eye
  • Health Services
  • Intellectual Property
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Membranes
  • Retinal Vessels
  • Side Effects
  • Surgery
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.