Reconstruction of Damaged Corneas by Transplantation of Autologous Limbal Epithelial Cells

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Authors

Ray Jui-Fang Tsai · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Lien-Min Li · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Abstract

Transplantation of autologous limbal epithelial cells cultured on amniotic membrane is a simple and effective method of reconstructing the corneal surface and restoring useful vision in patients with unilateral deficiency of limbal epithelial cells.

Topics & Keywords

Corneal Surgery and Treatments Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Corneal surgery and disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 343, Issue 2, pp. 86-93

DOI: 10.1056/nejm200007133430202

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