title: The lamellar corneal graft for optical indications.
abstract: The results of thirteen lamellar corneal grafts performed for optical indications are presented. Ten of the eyes maintained a clear graft; six patients achieved an acuity of 6/9 or better.
authors.affiliation: South Wing Eye Department, St. Thomas' Hospital, London.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: McDonnell
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Falcon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014792:Visual Acuity