[Amniotic membrane graft in ocular surface disease. Prospective study with 31 cases].

Abstract

Amniotic membrane grafting is a simple and straightforward surgical technique which should form part of the therapeutic arsenal for the treatment of ocular surface disease. Indications for the technique need further clarification for it is evident that it cannot correct all secondary pathology associated with limbal destruction. It is certainly preferable to conjunctival advancement and has proved useful in the reconstruction of the cul-de-sac.