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Corneal Donor Tissue Preparation for Endothelial Keratoplasty
Published on: June 12, 2012
Transgender Corneal Donors: A Dilemma Worthy of Attention
Majid Moshirfar1,2,3, Tanner W Brown4, Jackson L Goldberg4
1HDR Research Center, Hoopes Vision, Draper, UT, USA. cornea2020@me.com.
Abstract:
Currently, there are no specific guidelines in place to direct eye banks on how to deal with donated tissue from transgender individuals. This commentary will examine the history of corneal transplantation and the importance of the corneal tissue donor. In doing so, the donor selection criteria established by the Food and Drug Administration will be presented. Additionally, the history of blood donor deferral policies created for men who have sex with men and how those policies have changed over time will be explored. We provide an evidence-based framework for potential guidelines regarding the transgender population and eye tissue donation.
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