AMNIOTIC OR PLACENTAL PREPARATION AND DEVICE FOR OPHTHALMIC USE AS A DRESSING TO ENHANCE HEALING

摘要

A biodegradable lens-shaped patch useful for healing and treatment of ocular conditions is disclosed. The patch is formed from a biodegradable carrier which carries amniotic extract and/or placental extract. The lens-shaped patch may be shaped in the form of a conventional contact lens and it is applied to a corneal surface to enhance healing thereof. After a certain period of time, the patch dissolves on its own and it need not be removed from the eye by a clinician.