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Editor,—Research on amniotic membrane transplantation in conjunctival and corneal disorders has been gaining popularity for the past 5 years.1 2 Though the concept is as old as six decades it has remained dormant over the years owing to unmentioned/unidentified factors.3 In 1996, we performed our first amniotic membrane transplant following surgery for recurrent pterygium with successful results. The procedure was similar to that of Tseng et al in 1998.1 We followed the method of preparation of the graft as mentioned by Sorsbyet al in 1947.3 We are strictly following the conventional method of tissue harvesting and preservation for clinical use.4 5
However, we conducted a small study in six monkeys by using fresh amniotic membrane in six eyes, …