DR. JITENDRA SINGH

DR. S.P. SINGH, DR. SHIVANGI SINGH

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study aimed to report the surgical outcomes of autologous SLET performed for unilateral LSCD following chemical injury.

METHODS: Pre operatively all patients will undergo general and ophthalmic evaluation which will include Slit lamp examination , Impression cytology, Anterior segment OCT. The study included the cases of Chemical injury (Acid and alkali injury) and excluded the cases of LSCD secondary to causes other than chemical injury or cases with dry eye.

RESULTS: This study included 10 eyes of 10 patients with follow up of 1 year. Stable corneal surface was obtained clinically as well as pathologically in 8 cases out of 10 and visual acuity gain seen in 7 patients.

CONCLUSIONS: Autologous SLET is an effective and safe modality for the treatment of unilateral LSCD. In a developing country like India, with limited facilities in the healthcare system, auto-SLET is a boon for patients with unilateral LSCD.