Human Fibrin Tissue Adhesive for Sutureless Patch Graft in Post-Infectious Corneal Melting Financial...

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Human Fibrin Tissue Adhesive for Sutureless Patch Graft in Post-Infectious Corneal Melting

Financial Disclosure: None

R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences,All India Institute of Medical SciencesNew Delhi, India

Introduction

Advantages of a tissue adhesive over conventional suturing for patch grafts

Subjects: Clinical presentation

Surgical Technique

Postoperative treatmentPost-operative medications included :•Oral Vitamin C 500mg thrice daily • Intensive Systemic & topical antibiotics• Cycloplegic eye drops• Lubricating eye drops

Patients were examined daily for one week, weekly for one month and monthly thereafter

Follow up ranged from 7-12 months

Post-operative outcome

Conclusion