Also, please remember to double bag any waste in the red Biohazard bags and call Maintenance at 412-647-3370 for pick up.

Objectives

1. Review indications for amniotic membrane transplantation

2. Become familiar with and demonstrate the technique of amniotic membrane transplantation to close a conjunctival defect

3. Become familiar with and demonstrate the technique of amniotic membrane transplantation to repair corneal pathology

4. Review post-operative care after AMT

5. Discuss complications

Instruments and Supplies

Needle driver

0.12 forceps with tying platform

Marking pen

Crescent blade

Wescott scissors

Vannas scissors

Tying forceps

Amniotic membrane

8-0 Vicryl suture

10-0 Nylon suture

Fibrin glue