The indication for insertion of ProKera was nonhealing corneal ulcers of infective origin (group 1) in 9 eyes (25.7%), neurotrophic keratopathy (group 2) in 11 eyes (31.4%), chemical injury (group ...

along with photophobia and corneal ulcers; graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a complication of allogeneic transplants that manifests in the eyes, often causing dry eye disease; limbal stem cell ...

Researchers estimate that more than 10 million people worldwide live with corneal blindness caused by disease or injury to the eye’s cornea. Unilateral limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD ...

His areas of specialization are corneal diseases, corneal graft and limbal stem cell transplantation ... infective corneal ulcers, dry eyes, chemical injuries and trauma. He has several ...

The short-term follow-up demonstrates fair improvement in corneal ulcers and good results in moderate chemical burns. Additional experience and studies will help define the best indications for ...