Modified Deep Lamellar Keratoplasty Good for Keratoconus

February 23, 2010

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By Dr. Ari Weitzner

Researchers demonstrated a new technique that avoids full corneal transplant in keratoconus, until now the gold standard. By carefully dissecting down to Descemet’s, a deep lamellar graft can be placed which avoids the risk of rejection. Their results were excellent-average VA was 20/25 after 1 year.

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2 Responses to “Modified Deep Lamellar Keratoplasty Good for Keratoconus”

  1. Wayne on March 10th, 2010 2:16 am

    Thank you Eye Dr News ! been reading your site and it is an eye opener ! (pun intended! :-)

  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner on March 14th, 2010 3:18 am

    thanks! my pleasure.

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