Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest hot topics in ophthalmology.
Amniotic membranes are widely used in the treatment of various ocular surface conditions as a biological bandage, from severe dry eye to pterygium, from ocular injuries to corneal ulcers. Besides acting as a protective barrier, they release growth factors that promote healing and have anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic properties. There are several amniotic membrane products available on the