May 08, 2017
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AM-UC drops can quicken re-epithelialization after PRK, PTK

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LOS ANGELES — Amniotic membrane-umbilical cord drops administered after surgery can help quicken re-epithelialization in patients who underwent photorefractive or phototherapeutic keratectomy, according to a speaker here.

“The AM-UC drops can reduce pain and accelerate re-epithelialization, which can reduce corneal haze formation after PRK, PTK and epi-off cross-linking. But further studies are needed to substantiate these findings and evaluate long-term outcomes,” Marguerite B. McDonald, MD, FACS, said at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.

Marguerite B. McDonald

Marguerite B. McDonald

The AM-UC drops (Regenesol, Bio-Tissue) were administered twice daily to five PRK patients, two PTK patients and two epi-off cross-linking patients after surgery. All patients experienced white and comfortable eyes on day 1 and less postoperative pain compared with historical controls, and corneal epithelialization occurred between 2 and 4 days.

McDonald noted patients did not use oral narcotics postoperatively and experienced faster visual recovery. – by Robert Linnehan

Reference:

McDonald MB. Morselized amniotic membrane and umbilical cord for wound healing after photorefractive and phototherapeutic keratectomy. Presented at: American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery annual meeting; May 5-9, 2017; Los Angeles.

Disclosure: McDonald reports she is a consultant to Bio-Tissue.