Purpose – To compare the outcomes of LSCT with and with out AMT in patients of partial LSCD following chemical burns. Method – 32 eyes with unilateral LSCD were randomized into two groups. Group A included 16 eyes who underwent LSCT with AMT while group B included 16 eyes who underwent LSCT alone at a tertiary hospital. Outcome were measured in terms of improvement of visual acuity , corneal clarity, vascularization and symblepharon reduction. Patients were followed up at end of 1st week,1 month and 3rd month,6th month and 1 year. Results – There was improvement of visual acuity in both groups. Also both group shows reduction in symblepharon score and corneal vascularization. Both group shows improvement in corneal clarity. Conclusions- Both surgical technique are useful treatment modalities in patients with partial LSCD following ocular chemical injury.

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