Long-term outcome of cultivated oral mucosal epithelial transplantation for fornix reconstruction in chronic cicatrising diseases.

COMET was found to be safe and effective for symblepharon release and long-term fornix reconstruction in eyes with chronic cicatrisation. Although the 5-year success probability differed depend on the underlying disease, ocular-surface appearance at 24 weeks postoperative is a factor for predicting long-term outcome.