Amniotic membrane transplantation as an adjunct to medical therapy in acute ocular burns

Abstract

Aims: To evaluate the role of amniotic membrane transplantation in patients with acute ocular burns. Methods: In a prospective, randomised, controlled clinical trial, 100 patients with grade II to IV acute ocular burns (Roper Hall Classification) were recruited. 50 patients with grade II-III burns were graded as moderate burns, and 50 patients with grade IV burns were graded as severe burns. Both groups were individually randomised into control group (n=25) and study group (n=25). The corresponding grade of ocular surface burn by Dua classification was noted. The eyes in the study group underwent amniotic membrane transplantation in addition to conventional medical therapy. In the control gr..