Corneal transplantation.
Corneal transplantation has become increasingly successful as a result of improved methods of tissue procurement and preservation, refined surgical techniques, better medical care, heightened public awareness and an expanded network of eye banks. Vision improves within a day of surgery and continues to improve for six months to one year. Careful screening of donors and donor corneal tissue is essential. Causes of transplantation failure include rejection, glaucoma and recurrent infections.
White
G L
GL
University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.
Olson
R J
RJ
Stevens
M J
MJ
D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D014015:Tissue Banks; D014019:Tissue Donors; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement