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  1. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Keratoplasty | OriginalPaper

    Comparison of therapeutic effects between big-bubble deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty and penetrating keratoplasty for medically unresponsive Acanthamoeba keratitis

    Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is an uncommon but sight-threatening corneal infection caused by several amoebas of the genus Acanthamoeba . In developed countries, contact lens use is considered as the predominant risk factor for AK [ 1 – 4 ], whereas …

  2. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Keratoplasty | OriginalPaper

    Epithelial ingrowth in descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty associated with vitreous loss

    Epithelial ingrowth is a rare complication of ocular surgery, with clinical manifestations ranging from asymptomatic to severe visual impairment and corneal melt. In the past, epithelial ingrowth was described after trauma, cataract surgery …

  3. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Keratoplasty | OriginalPaper

    Femtosecond thin-flap laser assisted in situ keratomileusis for correction of post-penetrating keratoplasty ametropia: long-term outcome

    Penetrating keratoplasty (PK) remains a frequent surgical method to improve the visual acuity of patients with corneal opacity, keratoconus, or other corneal pathologies. Since the chance of postoperative corneal transparency had significantly …

  4. 13-01-2024 | Laser | BriefCommunication

    Predescemetic femtosecond laser-assisted deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty with simulated pachymetry

  5. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Keratoplasty | OriginalPaper

    Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty after failed penetrating keratoplasty– case series and review of the literature

    In Germany, about one third of all primary keratoplasties are currently performed as penetrating keratoplasties (PK) [ 1 ]. Potential causes of graft failure after PK are an endothelial immune reaction [ 2 ], chronically dysregulated intraocular …

  6. Open Access 26-03-2024 | Keratoplasty | Online First

    Effects of graft detachment on the central corneal thickness after uncomplicated Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty

    Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) has become the gold-standard treatment for corneal endothelial dysfunction such as Fuchs endothelial dystrophy (FED) or bullous keratopathy (BK), as it combines several major advantages over …

  7. 06-11-2023 | Keratoplasty | OriginalPaper

    Suture-related complications after deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty for keratoconus

    Appropriate suturing technique is important for successful outcomes of corneal transplantation [ 1 ]. Suture-related complications can negatively affect postoperative visual function as well as graft survival [ 2 – 8 ]. Almudhaiyan et al. [ 2 ] …

  8. Open Access 12-02-2024 | Keratoplasty | OriginalPaper

    Efficacy of Emergency Penetrating Keratoplasty with Cryopreserved Human Donor Corneas

    Small perforated corneal ulcers can be treated adequately with amniotic membranes or even with only tissue adhesives [ 1 – 5 ], while penetrating keratoplasty may be required for large perforations or those accompanied with extensive stromal …

  9. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Keratoplasty | OriginalPaper

    Epithelial thickness remodeling after small incision lenticule intrastromal keratoplasty in correcting hyperopia measured by RTVue OCT

    Corneal refractive surgery corrects refractive errors by changing the morphology of cornea, the epithelial thickness remodels after refractive surgery, which can mask the presence of an irregular stromal surface from front surface morphology to a …

  10. Open Access 08-09-2023 | Keratoplasty | OriginalPaper

    Surgical management of complicated Descemet’s membrane detachment in corneas without prior endothelial keratoplasty

    Descemet's membrane detachment (DMD) is a rare pathology of the posterior cornea that might occur after intraocular procedures such as cataract [ 1 – 4 ] and glaucoma surgery [ 5 , 6 ] or as detachment of the posterior lamellar graft in endothelial …

  11. 02-01-2024 | Incision | OriginalPaper

    Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty via a frown incision

    In penetrating keratoplasty (PKP), a complete full-thickness circumferential incision is always necessary, whereas endothelial keratoplasty (EK) can be performed with a partial incision. In current Descemet stripping automated endothelial …

  12. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Keratoplasty | OriginalPaper

    Indications and outcomes of keratoplasty ≤ 5.5 mm diameter (“mini-keratoplasty”)

    Corneal perforation is an ophthalmological emergency, which is often caused by various types of infectious and noninfectiousdisorders, such as infectious keratitis, trauma or autoimmune disease [ 1 ]. Untreated, it can lead to severe loss of visual …

  13. 18-08-2023 | Keratoplasty | OriginalPaper

    Patch endothelial keratoplasty for corneal perforations secondary to ocular surface disease: case series

    Corneal perforations (CPs) are considered challenging ophthalmic emergencies that may require complex long-term clinical management [ 1 ]. CP may occur due to ocular and systemic diseases impacting the anterior segment or secondary to ocular …

  14. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Presbyopia | ReviewPaper

    Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty combined with presbyopia‐correcting and toric intraocular lenses – a narrative review

    Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is the leading indication for EK and may coexist with cataract and presbyopia. Notably, the outcomes of phacoemulsification in FECD patients are not as favorable as those in eyes without this condition.

  15. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Keratoplasty | OriginalPaper

    Stenotrophomonas maltophilia endophthalmitis following keratoplasty

    Endophthalmitis is among the most sight-threatening infections in ophthalmology practice. Many microorganisms causing endophthalmitis have been reported. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is among the rare causes of endophthalmitis and has been …

  16. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Refractive Errors | OriginalPaper

    Laser in situ keratomileusis versus Artisan lens implantation in correcting ametropia after penetrating keratoplasty for keratoconus

  17. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Keratoplasty | OriginalPaper

    12-year follow-up of the first endothelial keratoplasty without Descemet stripping in a 3-month newborn with Congenital Hereditary Endothelial Dystrophy (CHED)

    Congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy (CHED) is a rare bilateral and symmetrical condition present at birth characterized by a severe endothelial cell dysfunction which leads to diffuse corneal edema. The affected corneas appear cloudy …

  18. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Keratoplasty | OriginalPaper

    Clinical and in vivo confocal microscopy characteristics of Candida keratitis following keratoplasty

    Corneal transplantation is the most commonly performed tissue or organ transplant worldwide. Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP), a procedure consisting of full-thickness replacement of the cornea, has been the dominant procedure for more than half a …

  19. 17-04-2023 | Glaucoma | OriginalPaper

    Outcomes of Descemet’s membrane keratoplasty in graft failure after penetrating keratoplasty

    Graft failure after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) has been reported in 10% at 5 years and up to 28% at 10 years [ 1 ]. In these cases, repeated PKP carries a high risk of graft rejection, postoperative complications such as secondary glaucoma, and …

  20. 12-05-2023 | Keratoplasty | OriginalPaper

    Effects of femtosecond laser-assisted minimally invasive lamellar keratoplasty (FL-MILK) on mild-to-moderate and advanced keratoconus

    Keratoconus (KC), frequently occurring in young individuals, is a bilateral but generally asymmetric corneal ectasia characterized by progressive corneal thinning and irregularity, which can cause blindness in severe cases [ 1 – 5 ]. The prevalence …

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