DR. JITENDRA SINGH

DR. S.P. SINGH, DR. KSHAMA DWIVEDI, DR. SHIVANGI SINGH

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study aimed to report the surgical outcomes of autologous Simple limbal epithelial transplantation (SLET) performed for unilateral limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) following chemical injury.

METHODS: Pre operatively all patients underwent for general and ophthalmic evaluation which will include Slit lamp examination , Impression cytology, Anterior segment OCT and included the cases of Chemical injury (Acid and alkali injury)

RESULTS: This study included 5 eyes of 5 patients with follow up of 6 months. Stable corneal surface was obtained clinically as well as pathologically in 4 cases out of 5 and visual acuity gain seen in 3 patients.

CONCLUSIONS: In a developing country like India, with limited facilities in the healthcare system, auto-SLET is a boon for patients with unilateral LSCD.