[Protective effect on the graft of bioprotectors of the endothelium in reconstructive surgery of the anterior eye segment].

The authors analyze quantitative and qualitative changes in the transplant endothelium after keratoplasty and reconstruction of the anterior segment of the eye (altogether 209 surgeries) in various periods (1 week to 5 years) after surgery with the use of Quilonum and Chonsurid, endothelial protectors. A marked protective action of Quilonum has been noted, that has helped cut down the loss of endothelial cells by 10-12% in open keratoplasty and by 15% in reconstruction of the anterior segment of the eye. Chonsurid is characterized by an immediate protective effect, but in remote periods after surgery its action is cytotoxic.