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[Corneal transplantation and glaucoma].

C Redbrake1, O Arend

  • 1Augenklinik der RWTH Aachen.

Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift Der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
|September 20, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Elevated intraocular pressure after keratoplasty can lead to glaucoma and transplant failure. Preexisting glaucoma and aphakia are key risk factors, necessitating close monitoring in high-risk patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Transplant Surgery

Context:

  • Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) post-keratoplasty is a risk for endothelial cell loss and graft failure.
  • Identifying patients at risk for post-keratoplasty glaucoma is crucial for preventing transplant failure.

Purpose:

  • This study aimed to identify risk factors for developing postoperative glaucoma and subsequent transplant failure after keratoplasty.

Summary:

  • A prospective study followed 75 patients post-keratoplasty. 22 patients (29%) developed elevated IOP, and 7 (9%) progressed to chronic secondary glaucoma.
  • Preexisting glaucoma was the primary risk factor (P < 0.05), followed by aphakia, particularly if present pre-keratoplasty. Anterior synechia showed a trend towards increased IOP but lacked statistical significance due to small sample size.

Impact:

  • Close monitoring of IOP is essential in high-risk keratoplasty patients.
  • Additional diagnostic methods like digital impression and visual field testing are recommended due to tonometry limitations.

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