[Subconjunctival application of plasma platelet concentrate in the treatment of ocular burns. Preliminary results].

PURPOSE: The efficiency of the subconjunctival application of autologous platelet concentrate in patients with ocular burns was assessed.

METHODS: This was carried out by analysing the effect of treatment in the eyes of 10 patients suffering from ocular burns as a result of work-related accidents. Two types of treatment were evaluated: the first group only received conventional topical medical treatment; and the second group, in addition, had subconjunctival injection of plasma platelet concentrate. The clinical condition of the patient and the period in which the disease prevented the patient from working were studied; monitoring was carried out until the burns had fully healed.

RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were found between the group treated with subconjunctival autologous platelet concentrate and the group treated with conventional topical medications, with a shorter period of time in corneal and conjunctival healing, time on sick leave and time needed for full healing.

CONCLUSIONS: Subconjunctival infiltration of autologous platelet concentrate should be considered as a straightforward, economical and possibly effective form of treatment for traumatic accidents (burns) of the ocular surface.