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Keratoplasty in children.

A Panda1, M Mohan, K Venkateswarlu

  • 1Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, A.I.I.M.S., Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India.

Annals of Ophthalmology
|May 1, 1988
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Pediatric corneal disease outcomes improved with microsurgery techniques. Graft transparency in pediatric keratoplasty correlates with graft size and disease type, with fewer therapeutic procedures needed due to new drugs.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Corneal Disease Research

Background:

  • Corneal diseases in children often lead to vision impairment.
  • Keratoplasty (corneal transplant) is a critical surgical intervention for pediatric vision restoration.
  • Advancements in surgical techniques and pharmacotherapy impact transplant outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of keratoplasty in children with corneal disease.
  • To compare the efficacy of traditional versus microsurgical techniques in pediatric corneal transplantation.
  • To identify factors influencing graft transparency and the need for therapeutic keratoplasty.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 162 pediatric keratoplasty cases over eight years.
  • Division of cases into groups based on surgical era (pre- and post-microsurgery introduction).

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  • Comparison of graft transparency, complications, and need for repeat procedures.

    • Main Results:

    • Microsurgery significantly improved outcomes compared to older techniques.
    • Graft transparency showed a direct correlation with graft size and corneal disease type.
    • Late-stage presentation and complications necessitated larger grafts in many cases.
    • Availability of new drugs led to a reduction in therapeutic keratoplasty frequency.

    Conclusions:

    • Microsurgery has enhanced the success rates of pediatric keratoplasty.
    • Graft size and underlying corneal pathology are key determinants of graft transparency.
    • Improved medical management has decreased the reliance on repeat therapeutic keratoplasties.