Corneal transplantation: Beyond the horizon

作     者：Kelvin Ho-Nam Wan Evan Po-Fat Yiu Alvin L Young Kelvin Ho-Nam Wan;Evan Po-Fat Yiu

作者机构：Department of Ophthalmology Tuen Mun Eye Centre and Tuen Mun Hospital Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences the Chinese University of Hong Kong Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Prince of Wales Hospital and Alice Ho Liu Ling Nethersole Hospital 

出 版 物：《World Journal of Ophthalmology》 (世界眼科杂志)

年 卷 期：2015年第5卷第2期

页      面：36-44页

学科分类：1002[医学-临床医学] 100212[医学-眼科学] 10[医学] 

主　　题：Cornea Cell therapy Keratoplasty Bullous keratopathy Techniques 

摘      要：Evolving techniques in keratoplasty have undoubtedly led to thinner corneal grafts. These newer iterations of keratoplasty aim to reduce graft rejections, improve visual acuity and visual rehabilitation. Each technique poses its own advantages and disadvantages; the surgeon should select patients suitable for a particular technique while accounting for their surgical competency given the learning curve associated with these newer techniques. Alternatives to corneal transplant may have a role in addressing the shortages of corneal graft, these bioengineered material and medical treatment still need further studies to demonstrate its clinical applicability.