Amniotic membrane transplantation in treatment of persistent corneal ulceration after severe chemical and thermal eye injuries.

Purpose: To analyze results of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) in treatment of corneal ulceration after severe chemical and thermal injuries.

Methods: Analysis of 55 AMT in 53 patients (53 eyes) with corneal ulceration and limbal deficiency 180-360° of the limbus after grade 4-6 (Dua classification, 2001) chemical and thermal injuries was performed. Mean terms of the operation were 46.