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Patients with persistent corneal epithelial defects who have not responded to conventional therapy will be randomized to treatment with either amniotic membrane transplantation or autologous serum 20%. Outcome measures will be (1) presence or absence of complete re-epithelialization within 28 days and (2) retention of intact epithelium for at least 90 days.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amniotic membrane transplantation | Procedure | |||
| Autologous serum/BSS 20% | Drug |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Corneal re-epithelialization (= initial success) | ||
| Persistent corneal re-epithelialization (= lasting success) |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Michael D Wagoner, MD | King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital | Riyadh | 11462 | Saudi Arabia |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003920 | Diabetes Mellitus |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D044882 | Glucose Metabolism Disorders |
| D008659 | Metabolic Diseases |
| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
| D004700 | Endocrine System Diseases |
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