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Chapter-10 Technique of Penetrating Keratoplasty

BOOK TITLE: Corneal Transplantation

Author
1. Vajpayee Rasik B
2. Sharma Namrata
3. Kumar Chandra Shekhar
4. Melki Samir A
ISBN
9788184488593
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11167_10
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
10
Author Affiliations
1. Dr RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Australia, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, RP Center, New Delhi, India, Centre for Eye Research Australia, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, University of Melbourne, Australia, Cornea Services Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Centre for Eye Research, University of Melbourne, Australia, RP Center of Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Dr Rajendra Prasad Center for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Center for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Mel
2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
3. Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
4. Boston Eye Group and Laser Center; Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Abstract

Penetrating keratoplasty is the corneal transplant procedure in which the full thickness diseased host corneal tissue is excised and replaced with healthy donor cornea. The objectives of penetrating keratoplasty are to: (i) Establish a clear corneal visual axis, (ii) Minimize refractive error, (iii) Provide tectonic support, (iv) Alleviate pain, (v) Eliminate infection. Penetrating Keratoplasty is a major intraocular surgery and requires a meticulous surgical preparation of the patient, operation theater, instruments, etc. and precise practice of planned surgical technique by the surgeon.

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