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L Rémont, B Duchesne, C La

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|March 24, 2015

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Corneal transplantation (keratoplasty) has advanced, with lamellar keratoplasty techniques selectively replacing diseased corneal layers, offering alternatives to full-thickness penetrating keratoplasty for corneal blindness.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Transplantation surgery
Corneal disease

Context:

Corneal transplantation, or keratoplasty, has seen significant advancements in the last decade.
Penetrating keratoplasty, a traditional full-thickness corneal replacement, has long been the standard for treating corneal blindness.
Current trends show an evolution towards lamellar keratoplasty techniques.

Purpose:

To present lamellar keratoplasty techniques, including deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty and endothelial keratoplasty.
To discuss the advantages of these selective layer-replacement procedures.
To highlight the ongoing evolution in corneal transplantation methods.

Summary:

Lamellar keratoplasty techniques selectively treat specific corneal layers, unlike traditional penetrating keratoplasty.
Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty addresses diseased stromal layers.
Endothelial keratoplasty targets the affected endothelium.

Impact:

These advancements offer more targeted treatments for corneal blindness.
Lamellar techniques may provide improved outcomes and faster recovery compared to full-thickness transplants.
The evolution of keratoplasty expands therapeutic options for patients with corneal pathologies.