Journal français d'ophtalmologie
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Amniotic membrane's unique combination of properties including the facilitation of migration of epithelial cells, the reinforcement of basal cellular adhesion and the encouragement of epithelial differentiation [6] together with its ability to modulate stromal scarring and its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial activity has led to its use in the treatment of ocular surface pathology as well as an adjunct to stem cell grafts of the corneal limbus [6-4]. We report a prospective study of 30 patients so treated. ⋯ Amniotic membrane grafting is a simple and straightforward surgical technique which should form part of the therapeutic arsenal for the treatment of ocular surface disease. Indications for the technique need further clarification for it is evident that it cannot correct all secondary pathology associated with limbal destruction. It is certainly preferable to conjunctival advancement and has proved useful in the reconstruction of the cul-de-sac.