Postoperative management of epikeratoplasty

J Cataract Refract Surg. 1988 May;14(3):255-64. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(88)80113-5.

Abstract

Epikeratoplasty is the surface implantation of devitalized human corneal tissue onto a recipient cornea for optical rehabilitation. Its postoperative management can be divided into three stages: (1) epithelialization, (2) suture management, and (3) restoration of visual function. Careful attention to each of the healing phases and the multiple potential complications that commonly arise is required for a satisfactory level of visual performance to be achieved in a high proportion of cases.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Astigmatism / etiology
  • Astigmatism / physiopathology
  • Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic
  • Cornea / physiopathology
  • Corneal Transplantation*
  • Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
  • Epithelium / physiopathology
  • Eyeglasses
  • Humans
  • Lens, Crystalline / pathology
  • Occlusive Dressings
  • Postoperative Care*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Suture Techniques
  • Vision, Ocular

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Dexamethasone