12 Aniridia Intraocular Lenses
10.1055/b-0039-172072 12 Aniridia Intraocular LensesDhivya Ashok Kumar, Amar Agarwal Summary Aniridia is defined as the absence of iris tissue in its anatomical location. It can be total or partial. Aniridia…
9 Single-Pass Four-Throw Pupilloplasty
10.1055/b-0039-172069 9 Single-Pass Four-Throw PupilloplastyPriya Narang, Amar Agarwal Summary Single-pass four-throw pupilloplasty is a surgical technique that involves passage of the 10–0 suture needle only once through the anterior chamber…
Section I Reconstructing the Cornea
10.1055/b-0039-172066 6 Pre-Descemet’s Endothelial KeratoplastyPriya Narang, Amar Agarwal Summary Pre-Descemet’s endothelial keratoplasty (PDEK) involves the separation of pre-Descemet’s layer along with Descemet’s membrane and endothelium that is transferred to the…
14 Cosmetic Iris Implant Complication and Management
10.1055/b-0039-172074 14 Cosmetic Iris Implant Complication and ManagementPriya Narang, Amar Agarwal Summary Cosmetic color implants are employed for eye color change by individuals who are often not cognizant of the…
Section I Reconstructing the Cornea
10.1055/b-0039-172064 4 Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial KeratoplastyClaudia Perez Straziota Summary This chapter provides an overview of Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) including surgical technique and pearls, reported outcomes, routine…
2 Penetrating Keratoplasty
10.1055/b-0039-172062 2 Penetrating KeratoplastyRachel H. Epstein, Ishani P. Majmudar, Parag A. Majmudar Summary The following chapter will provide background information as well as perioperative guidance essential for performing penetrating keratoplasty….
8 Patch Grafts
10.1055/b-0039-172068 8 Patch GraftsSonal Tuli Summary Patch grafts are usually indicated for localized corneal defects and perforations. The most common indications are infectious keratitis or autoimmune peripheral ulcerative keratitis. Corneal…
5 Corneal Endothelial Reconstruction: Current and Future Approaches
10.1055/b-0039-172065 5 Corneal Endothelial Reconstruction: Current and Future ApproachesHon Shing Ong, Jodhbir S. Mehta Summary Visual loss from corneal endothelial failure is a leading indication for corneal transplantation. The concept…
7 Keratoprosthesis
10.1055/b-0039-172067 7 KeratoprosthesisAlexandra Z. Crawford, Bennie H. Jeng Summary Although cornea transplantation has evolved into a very successful procedure for restoring vision in the setting of corneal disorders, there are…
3 Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty
10.1055/b-0039-172063 3 Deep Anterior Lamellar KeratoplastySanjana Srivatsa, Soosan Jacob Summary Anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) refers to the transplantation of only the anterior layers of the cornea and can be done…
