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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
