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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Transplantation Science
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Corneal transplantation is a critical procedure for restoring vision.
  • The global trade in human corneal tissue is complex and lacks standardized pricing.
  • Equitable access to donor corneas is a significant challenge in ophthalmology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the factors influencing the pricing and allocation of exported corneal tissue.
  • To understand the perspectives of eye tissue and eye bank professionals on corneal tissue trade.
  • To identify barriers to equitable access in the global corneal tissue supply chain.

Main Methods:

  • Grounded theory approach utilizing semistructured interviews.
  • Purposive sampling until thematic saturation was achieved.
  • Sentiment analysis to gauge participant opinions on pricing and allocation.

Main Results:

  • Interviews with 92 global eye tissue and eye bank professionals revealed significant price variations for exported corneal tissue ($100-$6000 or gratis).
  • No global fixed fee structures were identified; pricing is influenced by export and import factors.
  • Corneal allocation is primarily based on the importer's ability to pay the price set by the exporting eye bank, leading to inequitable distribution.

Conclusions:

  • The current fee-influenced allocation system for exported corneal tissue is inequitable, prioritizing those who can afford higher costs.
  • Developing standardized fee structures is essential to promote equitable allocation of corneal tissue.
  • Equitable access to corneal tissue is crucial for improving outcomes for patients awaiting transplantation and supporting global eye bank development.