Applications of Amniotic Membrane in Ophthalmology – New Perspectives in the Treatment of Eye Diseases
Amniotic membrane, a natural protective barrier surrounding the fetus, possesses unique biological properties, making it a promising tool in regenerative medicine. It contains pluripotent cells, collagen, anti-inflammatory cytokines, and growth factors. This article aims to present the current state...
Saved in:
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Termedia Publishing House
2024-08-01
|
| Series: | Okulistyka |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://www.ophthalmologypoland.com.pl/Applications-of-Amniotic-Membrane-in-Ophthalmology-New-Perspectives-in-the-Treatment,191664,0,2.html |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1832589599734497280 |
|---|---|
| author | Larysa Krajewska-Węglewicz |
| author_facet | Larysa Krajewska-Węglewicz |
| author_sort | Larysa Krajewska-Węglewicz |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | Amniotic membrane, a natural protective barrier surrounding the fetus, possesses unique biological properties, making it a promising tool in regenerative medicine. It contains pluripotent cells, collagen, anti-inflammatory cytokines, and growth factors. This article aims to present the current state of knowledge regarding the potential applications of amniotic membrane in ophthalmology, as well as the benefits and challenges associated with this promising therapy. Amniotic membrane, used in the form of a graft or extract, exhibits anti-inflammatory effects, accelerates tissue healing, and regenerates corneal epithelium. In ophthalmology, amniotic membrane is used in the treatment of corneal ulcers, limbal stem cell deficiency, burns, strabismus, glaucoma, and neoplastic changes. It can also be used in the reconstruction of the ocular surface and in vitreoretinal surgery. Studies demonstrate its effectiveness in improving symptoms of dry eye syndrome. Additionally, new methods of combining amniotic membrane with the ocular surface are being introduced. Amniotic membrane is also used as a carrier in stem cell culture. The development of technology and research on amniotic membrane lead to the discovery of new applications and the improvement of surgical techniques, opening up prospects for even broader utilization of its potential in the future. |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj-art-ecca741c6c4c42c68ee9486da3044c16 |
| institution | Kabale University |
| issn | 1505-2753 1689-362X |
| language | English |
| publishDate | 2024-08-01 |
| publisher | Termedia Publishing House |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Okulistyka |
| spelling | doaj-art-ecca741c6c4c42c68ee9486da3044c162025-01-24T12:40:44ZengTermedia Publishing HouseOkulistyka1505-27531689-362X2024-08-01272111510.5114/oku/191664191664Applications of Amniotic Membrane in Ophthalmology – New Perspectives in the Treatment of Eye DiseasesLarysa Krajewska-Węglewicz0Department of Ophthalmology, National Institute of Medicine of the Ministry of Interior and Administration in Warsaw, Poland Head: Joanna Sempińska-Szewczyk, MD, PhDAmniotic membrane, a natural protective barrier surrounding the fetus, possesses unique biological properties, making it a promising tool in regenerative medicine. It contains pluripotent cells, collagen, anti-inflammatory cytokines, and growth factors. This article aims to present the current state of knowledge regarding the potential applications of amniotic membrane in ophthalmology, as well as the benefits and challenges associated with this promising therapy. Amniotic membrane, used in the form of a graft or extract, exhibits anti-inflammatory effects, accelerates tissue healing, and regenerates corneal epithelium. In ophthalmology, amniotic membrane is used in the treatment of corneal ulcers, limbal stem cell deficiency, burns, strabismus, glaucoma, and neoplastic changes. It can also be used in the reconstruction of the ocular surface and in vitreoretinal surgery. Studies demonstrate its effectiveness in improving symptoms of dry eye syndrome. Additionally, new methods of combining amniotic membrane with the ocular surface are being introduced. Amniotic membrane is also used as a carrier in stem cell culture. The development of technology and research on amniotic membrane lead to the discovery of new applications and the improvement of surgical techniques, opening up prospects for even broader utilization of its potential in the future.https://www.ophthalmologypoland.com.pl/Applications-of-Amniotic-Membrane-in-Ophthalmology-New-Perspectives-in-the-Treatment,191664,0,2.htmlamnionamniotic membraneophthalmologycorneapterygium |
| spellingShingle | Larysa Krajewska-Węglewicz Applications of Amniotic Membrane in Ophthalmology – New Perspectives in the Treatment of Eye Diseases Okulistyka amnion amniotic membrane ophthalmology cornea pterygium |
| title | Applications of Amniotic Membrane in Ophthalmology – New Perspectives in the Treatment of Eye Diseases |
| title_full | Applications of Amniotic Membrane in Ophthalmology – New Perspectives in the Treatment of Eye Diseases |
| title_fullStr | Applications of Amniotic Membrane in Ophthalmology – New Perspectives in the Treatment of Eye Diseases |
| title_full_unstemmed | Applications of Amniotic Membrane in Ophthalmology – New Perspectives in the Treatment of Eye Diseases |
| title_short | Applications of Amniotic Membrane in Ophthalmology – New Perspectives in the Treatment of Eye Diseases |
| title_sort | applications of amniotic membrane in ophthalmology new perspectives in the treatment of eye diseases |
| topic | amnion amniotic membrane ophthalmology cornea pterygium |
| url | https://www.ophthalmologypoland.com.pl/Applications-of-Amniotic-Membrane-in-Ophthalmology-New-Perspectives-in-the-Treatment,191664,0,2.html |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT larysakrajewskaweglewicz applicationsofamnioticmembraneinophthalmologynewperspectivesinthetreatmentofeyediseases |