Trends in corneal transplantation: indications and techniques.

Abstract:

PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe trends in corneal transplantation surgery, including indications for surgery, evolution of lamellar keratoplasty, current surgical techniques, and future directions. RECENT FINDINGS:Over the past decade, anterior and posterior lamellar keratoplasty have begun to supplant penetrating keratoplasty. Surgical techniques continue to change and improve outcomes. In recent years, Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) has gained interest as it eliminates the corneal stromal interface, which may limit visual acuity after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. Despite the promising results with improved visual acuity and decreased rejection, the technical challenges associated with DMEK have limited widespread acceptance. With technical refinements and more eye banks providing precut tissue for both Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty and DMEK, it is likely both procedures will continue to increase over time. SUMMARY:Corneal transplantation has evolved rapidly over the past decade, from full-thickness penetrating keratoplasty towards lamellar keratoplasty to only remove and replace damaged layers of the cornea. Achieving minimal induced astigmatism with excellent visual acuity remains a challenge in corneal transplantation. Further refinements in surgical technique may help improve technical challenges and visual outcomes. In this article, we review changing trends in corneal transplantation and highlight developing medical treatments that may be available in the future.

journal_name

Curr Opin Ophthalmol

authors

Ple-Plakon PA,Shtein RM

doi

10.1097/ICU.0000000000000080

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2014-07-01 00:00:00

pages

300-5

issue

4

eissn

1040-8738

issn

1531-7021

journal_volume

25

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