The success and survival of repeat corneal grafts.
Kirkness C M, Ezra E, Rice N S, Steele A D
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This study found repeat corneal grafts have a 49% 5-year survival, with rejection, host disease, and glaucoma causing frequent complications, highlighting their guarded prognosis.
Abstract
The results of 99 second grafts in individual eyes are reported. The five-year survival of these grafts was 49%. Allograft rejection was responsible for the majority of failures, but recurrence of host disease and endothelial decompensation were also important. Glaucoma was an important complication in 38% of eyes. Only 12 eyes in the series had no significant complication and 18 eyes achieved a corrected visual acuity of 6/12 or better.
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