Corneal Transplant

Innovations within the cornea realm are flourishing. In this article, I review emerging technologies to treat corneal diseases.

The only thing more satisfying than hearing from someone who is thrilled with the results of a recent cataract surgery is learning that the patient experienced no pain during the procedure.

We are still performing too many corneal transplants for keratoconus — and I say that as a cornea transplant surgeon.

Penetrating keratoplasty is an effective procedure that can restore sight for patients. However, it is not without significant risks and burdens, especially for young people who may need a second or even third graft during their lifetime.

BOSTON — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASCRS meeting, Michael B. Raizman, MD, ABO, discusses the future of corneal cross-linking.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2024, Kenneth A. Beckman, MD, FACS, discusses the use of scleral lenses and corneal cross-linking for keratoconus.

We are fortunate today that not only are there new and better forms of corneal transplants, but we also do not have to refer keratoconus patients for a transplant nearly as often.

Full-thickness corneal transplants are becoming rarer in the United States, largely because of the overwhelming success of lamellar procedures, especially DSAEK and DMEK.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, Francis W. Price Jr., MD, provides an overview of upcoming developments in corneal transplant surgery.

A 54-year-old man was referred in late 2014 for a consultation for corneal transplant surgery in the left eye.