Topical Application of a Regenerative Agent for the Treatment of Persistent Epithelial Defects after Penetrating Keratoplasty

Authors

  • Sonia P Hospital Garcia de Orta, EPE, Portugal Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23880/oajo-16000113

Keywords:

Persistent epithelial defects, Penetrating keratoplasty, Neurotrophic keratitis, Diabetes mellitus, Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to report two cases of persistent epithelial defects (PEDs) after penetrating keratoplasty successfully treated with topical application of a regenerative agent (RGTA; Cacicol20)
Methods: This is a case series.
Results: Two patients suffering from a PED and unresponsive to conventional therapy were treated with application of Cacicol20. The PED healed in all patients and no side effects were noted.
Conclusions: Our cases show revealed that topical application of Cacicol20 may be used with success for the treatment of PED after PKP.

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Published

2017-03-23

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017)

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Articles

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Copyright (c) 2017 Sonia P

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How to Cite

Topical Application of a Regenerative Agent for the Treatment of Persistent Epithelial Defects after Penetrating Keratoplasty. (2017). Open Access Journal of Ophthalmology, 2(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.23880/oajo-16000113