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What is the best course of treatment for limbal stem cell deficiency with a perforated corneal ulcer?

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Ophthalmology · UCLA Stein Eye Institute
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Tough situation!

I would tend to favor stabilizing the eye with an emergent PKP, sutured AMT, and temporary tarsorrhaphy if a glue application is not successful or possible. Once the eye has epithelialized, an SLET can be performed if the other eye is normal.

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