To describe a case of bilateral cicatrizing keratoconjunctivitis in a patient with lichen planus and review the literature. Conjunctiva cicatrization with symblepharon formation, dry eye, corneal infiltration and ...

Cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis is a group of diseases that induces six different types of ocular disorders: dry eye; eyelid blinking disturbances; destruction of limbal stem cells; destruction of basement membrane; ...

Purpose: Amniotic membrane has been consolidated as an useful adjunct in the treatment of ocular surface disorders. Its use is based on the ability to improve epithelial healing and to decrease inflammatory, angiogenic and ...

Amniotic membrane transplantation has been used as an alternative for ocular surface reconstruction. Indications for amniotic membrane transplantation include persistent epithelial defects, pterygium, Stevens-Johnson ...

Autologous serum has been used to treat dry eye syndrome for many years. It contains several growth factors, vitamins, fibronectin and other components that have been considered important for corneal and conjunctival ...