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Changing indications for keratoplasty.

R J Morris1, A K Bates

  • 1Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.

Eye (London, England)
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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Keratoplasty indications at Moorfields Eye Hospital (1985-1987) show keratoconus as the primary reason for penetrating keratoplasty. This differs from other studies, highlighting unique patient demographics or treatment trends.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Surgery
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Keratoplasty is a surgical procedure to restore vision by replacing a diseased cornea.
  • Understanding the indications for keratoplasty is crucial for resource allocation and surgical planning.
  • Previous studies have identified various leading causes for corneal transplantation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the indications for keratoplasty at Moorfields Eye Hospital between 1985 and 1987.
  • To compare these indications with findings from other national and international studies.
  • To investigate potential reasons for any observed discrepancies in indications.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 500 consecutive keratoplasty cases.
  • Categorization of procedures into penetrating keratoplasty (472 cases) and lamellar keratoplasty (28 cases).

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  • Identification of primary indications for each type of keratoplasty, including acute procedures (31 cases).

    • Main Results:

    • Keratoconus was the most frequent indication for penetrating keratoplasty (34.2%).
    • Corneal dystrophies were the leading indication for lamellar keratoplasty (28.6%).
    • This pattern contrasts with other studies where pseudophakic bullous keratopathy is often cited as the primary indication for penetrating keratoplasty.

    Conclusions:

    • Keratoconus is a significant indication for penetrating keratoplasty at this institution during the study period.
    • The findings suggest regional or temporal variations in the leading causes of corneal transplantation.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the underlying factors contributing to these differences.