Scientific Program
IC421 - Human Amniotic Membrane: Preparation and Applications
Date
12/03/2026
Hall
Meeting Room U-05
From
08:00
To
08:55
Chief Instructor Membership Number
B16308
Chief Instructor Name
Dr.Soham Basak
Title
Human Amniotic Membrane: Preparation and Applications
Summary
Human Amniotic Membrane Transplantation (Ham-t) Is a Very Versatile Tool for the Ocular Surface Surgeons. Ham-t Provides Tectonic Support and Has Anti-inflammatory and Growth Factors Which Help in Restoration of Compromised Ocular Surface. Ham-t Finds Use in Acute Conditions Like Chemical or Thermal Burn and Stevens-johnson Syndrome; as Protective Cover Over Surface Epithelial Defects, and as an Adjunct in Other Surface Procedures Like Pterygium Excision, Limbal Cell Transplantation, Conjunctival Mass Excision and Bleb Repair. Objective: at the Conclusion of This Video-based Course, the Surgeon Will Able to Describe (1) How to Process and Prepare Ham from Human Placenta, (2) Different Types of Ham Available, (3) Various Indications of Ham-t in Ocular Surface Surgery and (4) Various Surgical Techniques of Ham-t.
Resume
The chief author is a mid-level corneal surgeon with >8 years of experience. They work at a busy tertiary hospital allows him to treat acute and chronic cases with AMTs quite frequently for example acute chemical injuries, LSCD with SLET, recurrent pterygium and OSSN. They are also involved in preparing AMT at the hospital attached eye bank. The current team of instructors have been presenting this course for past 4 years with good attendance at AIOC.
Membership No
Name
Topic
Order no
Duration
Consented
C07211
Dr.Tuhin Chowdhury
Amniotic Membrane Transplantation in Acute Conditions
1
10
P15128
Dr.Aditya Pradhan
Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for Ocular Surface Healing
2
10
Yes
G17080
Dr.Nidhi Gajendragadkar
Amniotic Membrane as Adjunct to Ocular Surface Surgeries
3
10
Yes
B16308
Dr.Soham Basak
Course Introduction and How to Prepare Human Amniotic
4
10
Panel discussion : 15 Mins )
