Abstract:The conjunctiva plays a crucial role in maintaining eye health, especially the cornea. Preserving conjunctival tissue integrity is essential to prevent a range of eye disorders, from mild to severe, including blindness. Techniques commonly used for repairing conjunctival damage include autografts, amniotic membrane transplantation, oral mucosal grafts, and PRF membrane. However, it is unclear if PRF membrane grafts have different effects on VEGF expression and angiogenesis compared to conjunctival autografts. … Show more
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