title: Management of late corneal graft problems.
abstract: Immediately after an operation the corneal graft is taken care of by the surgeon, but after a certain period of time the control lies in the hands of the general ophthalmologist. Examples of the management of different kinds of postoperative complications are presented. Early correct treatment of any graft problem is of decisive importance. Careful slit-lamp examination and measurement of graft thickness is stressed and the prompt use of systemic and subconjunctival steroids is recommended for incipient graft failure. Systemic tranexamic acid may also be useful.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D003509:Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D013997:Time Factors; D014148:Tranexamic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D003509:Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; D014148:Tranexamic Acid