Cornea
Combined Corneal Transplant, Glaucoma Drainage Implantation, and Pars Plana Vitrectomy Outcomes in a Pediatric Population
Purpose:
The combination of glaucoma drainage device (GDI), pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), and corneal transplantation is well reported in adults. However, little is known about the outcomes of such combined procedures in pediatric patients. We prese…
Cornea
Childhood Corneal Cross-Linking: Follow-Up to Document Progression to Intervene
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Cornea
Glaucoma in Patients With Endothelial Keratoplasty
Abstract:
Endothelial keratoplasty (EK), including Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty, is now the most performed corneal transplant procedure in the United States. Intraocular pressure (IOP) e…
Cornea
COVID-19 Vaccination May Not Increase Rates of Corneal Graft Rejection
Purpose:
The aim of the study was to present the rates of rejection from 2018 to 2021 and evaluate the purported association between COVID-19 vaccination and corneal graft rejection.
Methods:
Cases of corneal graft rejection diagnosed betwee…
Cornea
Acute Hydrops After Bowman Layer Transplantation for Keratoconus May Indicate that Descemet Membrane Rupture Is Secondary to Hydrops
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to review the postoperative course and imaging features of 7 eyes that presented with corneal hydrops after Bowman layer (BL) transplantation was performed for advanced keratoconus to determine the potential mecha…
Cornea
Comparison of Graft Outcomes Reusing Original Intermediate-Term Cold Storage Solution for Entire Corneal Donor Storage Period With Exchanged Fresh Storage Solution After Donor Preparation in the Cornea Preservation Time Study
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty comparing exchange with fresh intermediate-term cold storage solution after lenticule preparation versus reuse of the original solu…