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Chapter-03 Preoperative Evaluation

BOOK TITLE: Corneal Transplantation

Author
1. Vajpayee Rasik B
2. Ray Manotosh
3. Sachdev Ritika
4. Sharma Namrata
ISBN
9788184488593
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11167_3
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
7
Author Affiliations
1. Dr RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, RP Center of Ophthalmology, AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110 029, 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,
2. National University Hospital, Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, National University Hospital; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, National University Health System, Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore; National University of Singapore, Singapore
3. Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India, Guru Nanak Eye Center, MAMC, New Delhi-2 (India), Centre for Sight, B5/24, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, India, 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, AIIMS, New Delhi, India, Dr. RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India
4. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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Abstract

Preoperative evaluation is to identify the underlying corneal disease, to anticipate potential intraoperative and postoperative problems during and after the surgery and to prognosticate a case of keratoplasty. It is imperative that a correct etiological diagnosis of corneal pathology and associated disorder if any, is established. An attempt must be made to cure all associated conditions that can complicate a desired result of corneal transplantation surgery. Any active corneal disease must be identified preoperatively and if required, effective measures should be taken to prevent its adverse influence on a successfully performed corneal grafting surgery. A proper patient selection and comprehensive preoperative evaluation enhance the potential for a favorable outcome.

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