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Penetrating Keratoplasty Summary

Description: Partial or total replacement of all layers of a central portion of the cornea.

Also Known As: Keratoplasty, Penetrating; Keratoplasties, Penetrating; Penetrating Keratoplasties

Networked: 2046 relevant articles (108 outcomes, 151 trials/studies) for this Therapy

Key Diseases for which Penetrating Keratoplasty is Relevant

  1. Astigmatism : 25 outcomes 26 studies in 269 results
  2. Keratoconus : 12 outcomes 45 studies in 421 results
  3. Refractive Errors (Refractive Error) : 12 outcomes 1 study in 63 results
  4. Glaucoma : 10 outcomes 13 studies in 170 results
  5. Keratitis : 10 outcomes 10 studies in 202 results
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Drugs Related to Penetrating Keratoplasty

  1. Acyclovir (Aciclovir)
  2. voriconazole (Vfend)
  3. 1 Fuchs' endothelial Corneal dystrophy
  4. Steroids
  5. Alkalies
  6. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
  7. Collagen
  8. chiron
  9. gatifloxacin (Zymar)
  10. Fibrin Tissue Adhesive (Fibrin Sealant)
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Therapies Related to Penetrating Keratoplasty

  1. Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
  2. Sutures (Suture)
  3. Excimer Lasers
  4. Transplants (Transplant)
  5. Photorefractive Keratectomy
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