Corneal limbal stem cell deficiency. Complications of stem cell transplant
Conditions
Interventions
Corneal Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation: Corneal stem cells placed on the carrier are transferred to the patient's corneal surface. For this purpose, the patient's corneal surface is prepared for tra
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients (without age restriction) who suffer from corneal limbal stem cell defect and have not responded to initial treatment. The patient's severe need to correct the vision of one eye due to bilateral conflict.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The normality of corneal surface cells in corneal surface examination Suffering from diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS Having advanced glaucoma and the need to use several eye drops Any other eye disease that, despite clear cornea, prevents vision improvement
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Corneal clarity. Timepoint: Before transplantation and 3 months after the transplantation. Method of measurement: Grading of opacity with slit lamp examination. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMasoomeh Eghtedari
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed