Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: A total of 16 patients (16 eyes) of corneal macula after viral keratitis at our center from January 2009 to June 2011 received anti-virus eye-drops and then underwent deep lamellar keratoplasty when inflammation were dissolved or quiescent. And the corneal graft diaphaneity and corneal graft rejection reactions were observed. RESULTS: All 16 patients were recovered with a success rate of 100%. After a follow-up of 18-24 months, all corneal grafts were transparent and best-corrected visual acuity was 0.2-0.6. There was no reoccurrence during the follow-up period. After a follow-up of several months, 2 of them had rejection reaction and were controlled after treatment. No rejection reaction occurred during the long-term follow-up. CONCLUSION: As a safe and efficacious procedure, deep lamellar keratoplasty can significantly raise vision acuity with few complications.
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Authors | Qin-kang Lu, Xiao-ming Lai, Na Zhao |
Journal | Zhonghua yi xue za zhi
(Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi)
Vol. 92
Issue 43
Pg. 3076-8
(Nov 20 2012)
ISSN: 0376-2491 [Print] China |
PMID | 23328382
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Cornea
(pathology)
- Corneal Diseases
(etiology, surgery)
- Corneal Transplantation
(adverse effects, methods)
- Female
- Humans
- Keratitis, Herpetic
(complications)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Retrospective Studies
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