This review summarizes research on many of the potential applications of photosensitized
crosslinking of tissue proteins in surgery and current knowledge of the photochemical …

Corneal transplantation has been proven effective for returning the gift of sight to those
affected by corneal disorders such as opacity, injury, and infections that are a leading cause …

Abstract Background and Objectives Photochemical tissue bonding (PTB) combines
photoactive dyes with visible light to create fluid‐tight seals between tissue surfaces without …

Purpose: To evaluate crosslinking of cornea in vivo using green light activation of Rose
Bengal (RGX) and assess potential damaging effects of the green light on retina and iris …

Abstract Background and Objective We have developed a light‐activated method called
photochemical tissue bonding (PTB) for closing wounds using green light and a …

Abstract Background and Objectives Photochemical tissue bonding (PTB) is a new non‐
thermal technique for tissue repair involving application of a photochemically active dye and …

Purpose.: Suturing amniotic membrane to cornea during surgery is time consuming, and
sutures may further damage the eye. The authors introduce a novel sutureless, light …

BACKGROUND: The surgical approach used today in the repair of peripheral nerve injuries
rarely achieves full functional recovery. This study determines whether isolation of the nerve …

Background Photochemical tissue bonding (PTB) is a promising sutureless technique for
tissue repair. PTB is often achieved by applying a solution of rose bengal (RB) between two …

Abstract Background and Objective Suture repair of Achilles tendon rupture can cause
infection, inflammation and scarring, while prolonged immobilization promotes adhesions to …