Abstract
BACKGROUND: To show and demonstrate amniotic membrane transplantation as a useful therapic tool to treat corneal calcification. To demonstrate the usefulness of ultrasound biomicroscopy in evaluation and following up patients with corneal calcification. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Three patients with corneal calcification were treated with amniotic membrane transplantation. The diagnostic tools included basic ophthalmological examinations and UBM. Histological examinations were also carried out after removal of the calcified corneal part. RESULTS: After surgery, the amniotic membrane integrated in the corneal structure. The intraoperatively removed cornea pieces proved to contain calcium salt crystals. CONCLUSIONS: The presence of corneal calcifications correlated with chronic administration of phosphate- buffered eye drops. After removing the calcified corneal area, amniotic membrane transplantation induced satisfactory epithelial growth.
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