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Early approach to DALK for refractory corneal infection yields good results
SAN DIEGO – A precocious, or early, approach to deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty prevented recurrence in cases of corneal infection that responded poorly to medical treatment, according to a study presented here.Because DALK is a safe procedure with good long-term graft survival, has a low rate of rejection and has a very low risk of secondary complication in Acanthamoeba or fungal infection, precocious DALK should be considered in cases that are poorly responsive to medical treatment, Enrica Sarnicola, MD, said at the World Cornea Congress.