Corneal Stromal Transplantation With Human-derived Acellular Dermal Matrix for Pellucid Marginal Corneal Degeneration: A Nonrandomized Clinical Trial

Background. To investigate the transparency, biocompatibility, and safety of human-derived acellular dermal matrix for application in corneal stromal transplantation. Methods. Twenty-four patients (24 eyes) with pellucid marginal corneal degeneration were enrolled, and intrastromal keratoplasty was performed with human-derived acellular dermal matrix. The ocular symptoms and signs as well as graft characteristics were evaluated at baseline and...