title: The collagen eye patch: a preliminary report.
abstract: This study is a preliminary report on the use of freeze-dried-collagen eye patches in the treatment of a selected group of inflammatory eye conditions. The early responses to treatment have been encouraging in cases of allergic conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and pterygium. In addition, the collagen patches have exhibited a significant beneficial effect in the resolution of ectropion.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001458:Bandages; D003094:Collagen; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005612:Freeze Drying; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen