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Corneal transplantation.

F Bigar1, C P Herbort

  • 1Hôpital Ophtalmique Jules Gonin, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|July 7, 1992
PubMed
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Corneal transplantation offers improved vision and eye integrity. Advances in donor tissue preservation ensure supply, though astigmatism and rejection remain challenges for optimal outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Transplantation Immunology

Background:

  • Corneal transplantation is a leading clinical transplantation procedure.
  • Donor tissue availability is supported by advanced preservation techniques like cooled culture media and organ-culture systems.
  • Procedures aim to restore vision, maintain ocular integrity, and alleviate pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state and challenges in corneal transplantation.
  • To identify factors influencing visual outcomes and graft survival.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established donor handling and preservation techniques.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to visual outcomes, including astigmatism.
  • Discussion of strategies for high-risk transplant recipients, including HLA matching and immunosuppression.

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Main Results:

  • Patients with keratoconus or dystrophy generally have good long-term graft survival.
  • High residual postkeratoplasty astigmatism is a significant limitation to visual outcomes.
  • High-risk patients may benefit from HLA matching and immunosuppressive agents like cyclosporine.

Conclusions:

  • Refined trephination techniques are needed to reduce postkeratoplasty astigmatism.
  • Immunosuppressive strategies are crucial for managing allograft rejection in high-risk corneal transplant patients.