Simple Limbal Epithelial Transplant in a Patient With Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency Due to Chemical Burn

Abstract

ABSTRACT Limbal stem cell deficiency develops when corneal epithelial stem cells become dysfunctional or deficient. This deficiency leads to neovascularization of the corneal surface, persistent epithelial defects, scarring, and decreased vision. Simple limbal epithelial transplant is a relatively new technique to address limbal stem cell deficiency. Here, we describe a male patient with chemical ocular burn injury in his left eye that resulted in diagnosis of unilateral limbal stem cell deficiency. The patient was successfully treated with simple limbal epithelial transplant.