Journal of Eye Diseases and Disorders

Department of Ophthalmology, Adana Ortadogu Hospital, Adana, Turkey

Biography

Asim Kayiklik  is currently working as a Professor Asim Kayiklik, Department of Ophthalmology, Adana Ortado?u Hospital, Adana, Turkey ,His research interests includes Ophthalmology,He has authored of many research articles/books related to Ophthalmology.

Publications

• Research   
  A Possible New Treatment Method for Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Preliminary Study
  Author(s): Oguz Guvenmez* and Asim Kayiklik
  
  Background: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that occurs in older ages and causes irreversible blindness. There is no curative treatment for AMD  currently. The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of a new treatment method in AMD. Methods: This was a prospective study. 14 patients with AMD were included to the study. We prepared a new solution including Coqun (0.5 cc) and PRP (platelet rich plasma, 1.5 cc). Totally, a 2 cc solution is obtained. The solution was injected into the subtenon space in the damaged eyes of patients once a week for three consecutive weeks. Before the treatment, first, second, and third month after the first application, Vo findings were noted and the data was compared statistically. Results: Mean age of the patients was 65.4 ± 5.82 and 50% (N=7) .. View more»
  

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