Primary study of treatment of fungal keratitis by amniotic membrane transplantation and amniotic membrane cover

Objective To evaluate the efficiency ofamniotic membrane transplantation and amniotic membrane cover for fungal keratitis. Methods Amniotic membrane transplantation and amniotc membrane cover was done on 17 cases of fungal keratitis after infected tissue had been completely cleared in our hospital fiom March 2008 to November 2009. Results Amniotic membrane graft grown well. Sixteen cases of fungal keratitis were cured and visual acuity were 0.5-1.0, and one recurring case was performed lamellar keratoplasty and visual acuity was 0.2. Conclusions Amniotic membrane transplantation and amniotic membrane cover is an effective method for fungal keratitis. Key words: Fungal keratitis;  Amniotic membrane transplantation;  Amniotic membrane cover