Transplant Rejection

FAQ Question: What are the rejection rates for a stromal transplant vs pkp vs endothelial? We already know that graft survival rates are better in Keratoconus patients vs non Keratoconus patients. Answer: Fascinating question! After doing stromal transplants for 20 years, here are the key points… THE OCULAR SURFACE IS AN INFLAMMATORY POWERHOUSE. WE ALMOST …

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Adjusting Stromal Transplants

This is a great case to show the many benefits that layered transplant brings for keratoconus patients. I performed stromal transplant for this patient in 2012 and in 2014, he had 0 dioptres astigmatism with 6l6 vision. Similar result in the other eye. After last seeing him 6 years previously, he represents with reduced vision …

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Comprehensive Guide to Keratoconus by Dr Anthony Maloof, Sydney.

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Keratoconus, a vision disorder that affects the shape of the cornea, leading to visual impairment. Dr Anthony Maloof is committed to providing you with the most detailed and up-to-date information on this condition to help you understand it better. In this article, we will explore the causes, symptoms, and …

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Recurrent corneal erosion syndrome

This is an interesting patient who was referred in for recurrent corneal erosion syndrome. Historically, he did have recurrent corneal erosion. EXCEPT he developed acute bacterial keratitis, and vision dropped to CF (counting fingers). This is what he looked like on presentation. When such patients come in, I am now able to give them an …

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