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László Módis1, Andrea Facskó, András Berta

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Medical and Health Science Center, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary. lmodis@dragon.klte.hu

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Corneal transplantations in Hungary have significantly increased since WWII, with preserved corneas now favored over fresh ones. This trend aligns with international standards, supported by effective legislation.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • The history of keratoplasty in Hungary dates back to 1909, with large-scale procedures commencing post-WWII in Debrecen.
  • A National Keratoplasty Register has been operational since 1992, facilitating comprehensive data collection and analysis.
  • The legal framework for corneal procurement and transplantation in Hungary is based on presumed consent with explicit objection, promoting high transplantation volumes.

Observation:

  • Corneal transplantation numbers in Hungary have more than doubled over the last two decades.
  • Since 2005, the annual number of corneal transplantations has stabilized at approximately 700 procedures.
  • There has been a consistent rise in the utilization of preserved corneas for transplantation.

Findings:

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  • A significant shift occurred in 1997, with preserved corneas surpassing fresh corneas in transplantation frequency, following the establishment of the Debrecen Eye Bank in 1994.
  • The adoption of preserved corneas is a key factor in the increased volume of keratoplasties.
  • Hungary's corneal transplantation rates are comparable to those in developed industrial nations.

Implications:

  • The data suggests a successful and evolving keratoplasty program in Hungary.
  • The presumed consent legislation appears effective in supporting a high volume of corneal transplantations.
  • The trend towards preserved corneas indicates advancements in tissue preservation techniques and their successful integration into clinical practice.