[Anterior stromal puncture in the treatment for corneal diseases]

Vestn Oftalmol. 2010 Sep-Oct;126(5):43-7.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The paper presents an anterior stromal puncture method that is used to treat recurrent corneal erosion and painful bullous keratopathy. The mechanisms of action of anterior stromal puncture as a technique used alone and in combination with amniotic transplantation and indications for the application of this method are described.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anterior Eye Segment / surgery
  • Corneal Diseases / surgery*
  • Corneal Stroma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Punctures / methods*