[Amnion in the treatment of ocular diseases]. / Amnionkalvo silmäsairauksien hoidossa.

ABSTRACT

Amnion is the innermost membrane of the structural layers of the placenta. It has been utilized both as tissue transplant and biological wound dressing in the treatment of cutaneous and mucosal injuries already for more than a century. It can be attached onto various tissue and wound surfaces even without sutures, if necessary. The amnion can also be utilized in the treatment of ocular diseases; and it has been shown to promote healing of the cornea in various ways. In this review we discuss the use of amnion in ophthalmology and in the treatment of ocular diseases.