ArticleThe British journal of ophthalmology2023
Long-term outcomes of deep anterior lamellar versus penetrating keratoplasty for keratoconus.
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- Long-term follow up (≥ 10 years) of penetrating keratoplasty versus deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty for keratoconus.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2026Article
- Corneal and Endothelial Parameters Following Scleral Lens Wear in Post-Keratoplasty Eyes.Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) · 2026Article
- Transmission Electron Microscopy Corneal Ultrastructure Study in Hematocornea of Corneal Transplant Graft.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- [New tissue-additive procedures to improve vision in keratoconus].Die Ophthalmologie · 2026Review
- Impact of Stromal Deposit Depth on Pneumatic Dissection During DALK for TGFBI Corneal Dystrophies.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Follow-Up of Keratoconus Patients.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Review
- Long-Term Graft Survival and Visual Outcomes in Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK): A Narrative Review.Journal of ophthalmology · 2026Review
- Advancements and Innovations in Keratoconus Management: A Review of Current Practices.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Immediate sequential corneal allogeneic intrastromal ring segment transplantation and cataract surgery.American journal of ophthalmology case reports · 2025Article
- [Transplantation of a corneal allogeneic intrastromal ring segment (CAIRS) for treatment of keratectasia].Die Ophthalmologie · 2025Review
- A Pilot Case Series on the Use of a Large Mushroom-Shaped Corneal Graft for the Surgical Management of Post-Penetrating Keratoplasty Ectasia and Endothelial Failure.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Versus Penetrating Keratoplasty in Keratoconus: A Retrospective Study Using Coarsened Exact Matching.Journal of ophthalmic & vision research · 2025Article
- Risk Factors for Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension and Post-Transplant Complications in Keratoconus: A Multivariable Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Corneal collagen cross-linking in patients with keratoconus from the Dresden protocol to customized solutions: theoretical basis.International journal of ophthalmology · 2024Review
- Main issues in penetrating keratoplasty.Taiwan journal of ophthalmologyReview
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Abstract
aimsTo compare the long-term outcomes of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) with penetrating keratoplasty (PK) in keratoconus.
methodsRetrospective comparative case series (228 DALKs and 274 PKs). A biphasic linear model was used to describe the postoperative outcome of the endothelial cell density (ECD). Visual acuity, specular microscopy, corneal topography and optical coherence tomography findings were recorded.
resultsGraft survival of the 502 keratoconus eyes was 96.7 at 10 years and 95.6% at 20 years. Visual acuity improved from 20/378±5.1 lines preoperatively to 20/32±2.1 lines at 30 months. The corneal ECD decreased from 2494±382 cells/mm
conclusionsDALK featuring higher endothelial survival and lower risk of postoperative ocular hypertension may be superior to PK when indicated for keratoconus.
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