Amniotic Membrane Transplantation: A Good Treatment Option for Refractory Neurotrophic Keratitis
Mahmut Kaya *
Department of Ophthalmology, Dokuz Eylul University, School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
Zeynep Ozbek
Department of Ophthalmology, Dokuz Eylul University, School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Neurotrophic keratitis is a degenerative disease of the corneal epithelium resulting from impaired corneal innervation, possibly leading to perforation. In this report, we present a case with a history of herpetic keratitis, who developed a difficult neurotrophic ulcer despite 10 days of topical lubricant therapy and oral doxycycline. Amniotic membrane transplantation can be considered an effective alternative for treating persistent and progressive neurotrophic corneal ulcers.
Keywords: Amniotic membrane transplantation, neurotrophic keratitisx, combination of graft and patch.