Despite its decreased use compared with endothelial keratoplasty, the role of penetrating keratoplasty remains an important one for surgeons and offers positive outcomes for appropriate patients, according to a speaker.
“The survival rate at 10 years remains high, and we know the age of the donor does not significantly influence this rate of survival except in the extremes of age groups. The level of vision, although variable and dependent on a number of other factors, can help patients regain the ability to be productive members of society and satisfy their (Read more...)
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