Abstract
Objective To evaluate the efficiency of drug,amniotic membrane transplantation and lamellar keratoplasty for superficial fungal keratitis. Methods Drug,amniotic membrane transplantation and lamellar keratoplasty was applied to 35 cases of superficial fungal keratitis in our hospital from January 2008 to December 2009. Results Nine cases of fungal keratitis were cured by drug.Amniotic membrane transplantation was performed in 17 cases of fungal keratitis,16 cases were cured and fungal keratitis recurred on 1 case.Ten cases were performed lamellar keratoplasty. Conclusions Fungal keratitis can be cured by drug,amniotic membrane transplantation and lamellar keratoplasty.Amniotic membrane transplantation or lamellar keratoplasty will be an effective method for fungal keratitis if medical therapy failed. Key words: Fungal keratitis; Drug; Amniotic membrane transplantation; Lamellar keratoplasty
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