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Therapeutic Keratoplasty

Key Concepts Therapeutic keratoplasty is indicated for recalcitrant infectious, inflammatory, or noninflammatory conditions of the cornea, including trauma, which threaten the integrity of the globe. Penetrating and lamellar are the two types of therapeutic keratoplasty, and each has advantages and…

Penetrating Keratoplasty: The Fundamentals

Key Concepts Penetrating keratoplasty (PK) plays an important role for corneal disease not suitable for lamellar grafts. PK has excellent outcomes in terms of graft clarity, but high levels of postoperative astigmatism or anisometropia remain an issue. Risk factors for…