Bowman Layer Transplantation—A Review. Issue 6 (November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Parker, Jack S.; Dockery, Philip W.; Melles, Gerrit R.J.
• Is Part Of: Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology. Volume 9:Issue 6(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Subjects: Bowman layer -- corneal transplant -- keratoconus -- surgical technique; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.7005
• DOI: 10.1097/APO.0000000000000336
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0129-1653

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Bowman layer (BL) transplantation has been described for various indications, including the treatment of postrefractive corneal haze, postherpetic scarring, and keratoconus. The unique properties of the BL explain its versatility. Robust, thin, and acellular, transplanted BL inhibits stromal scarring, flattens ectatic corneas, and poses minimal risk of immune reaction. This article reviews the history of BL transplantation and recent developments, and anticipated next steps for the procedure.