Journal Reviews

Bioengineered human tissue

1 August 2017 | | ocular, oculoplastic, reconstructive, bioengineering, reconstruction, oculoplastics, orbit

This is a literature review of the current status of tissue engineering related to ocular and oculoplastic reconstructive surgery. The authors describe the process of bioengineering for tissue reconstruction. The aim is to reproduce functional tissue by the use of...

Reduction of postoperative bruising and swelling

1 April 2017 | | Oculoplastics | periocular, surgery, hydrogel pads, Arnica montana, Ledum palustre, oculofacial, ecchymosis, oedema

This is a review of 27 patients undergoing periocular surgery who postoperatively applied hydrogel pads impregnated with Arnica montana and Ledum palustre (Ocumend, Cearna inc., Chicago). The pads were used continuously for the first two postoperative days, changing them every...