Lamellar Keratoplasty: A Literature Review
The concept of lamellar keratoplasty (LK) is not new. However, newer forms of lamellar keratoplasty techniques have emerged in the last decade or so revolving around the concept of targeted replacement of diseased corneal layers. These include anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) techniques that aim...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Wiley
2013-01-01
|
| Series: | Journal of Ophthalmology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/894319 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1832564622319681536 |
|---|---|
| author | Ladan Espandar Alan N. Carlson |
| author_facet | Ladan Espandar Alan N. Carlson |
| author_sort | Ladan Espandar |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | The concept of lamellar keratoplasty (LK) is not new. However, newer forms of lamellar keratoplasty techniques have emerged in the last decade or so revolving around the concept of targeted replacement of diseased corneal layers. These include anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) techniques that aim to selectively replace diseased corneal stroma and endothelial keratoplasty techniques aiming to replaced damaged endothelium in endothelial disorders. Recent improvements in surgical instruments and introduction of new techniques as well as inherent advantages such as preservation of globe integrity and decreased graft rejection have resulted in the reintroduction of LK as an acceptable alternative to conventional PK. In this review, indications, benefits, limitations, and outcomes of various anterior and posterior lamellar keratoplasty techniques are discussed. |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj-art-9b1821c27a0346b3a258f9b48b76a640 |
| institution | Kabale University |
| issn | 2090-004X 2090-0058 |
| language | English |
| publishDate | 2013-01-01 |
| publisher | Wiley |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Journal of Ophthalmology |
| spelling | doaj-art-9b1821c27a0346b3a258f9b48b76a6402025-02-03T01:10:35ZengWileyJournal of Ophthalmology2090-004X2090-00582013-01-01201310.1155/2013/894319894319Lamellar Keratoplasty: A Literature ReviewLadan Espandar0Alan N. Carlson1Duke Eye Center, Durham, NC 27710, USADuke Eye Center, Durham, NC 27710, USAThe concept of lamellar keratoplasty (LK) is not new. However, newer forms of lamellar keratoplasty techniques have emerged in the last decade or so revolving around the concept of targeted replacement of diseased corneal layers. These include anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) techniques that aim to selectively replace diseased corneal stroma and endothelial keratoplasty techniques aiming to replaced damaged endothelium in endothelial disorders. Recent improvements in surgical instruments and introduction of new techniques as well as inherent advantages such as preservation of globe integrity and decreased graft rejection have resulted in the reintroduction of LK as an acceptable alternative to conventional PK. In this review, indications, benefits, limitations, and outcomes of various anterior and posterior lamellar keratoplasty techniques are discussed.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/894319 |
| spellingShingle | Ladan Espandar Alan N. Carlson Lamellar Keratoplasty: A Literature Review Journal of Ophthalmology |
| title | Lamellar Keratoplasty: A Literature Review |
| title_full | Lamellar Keratoplasty: A Literature Review |
| title_fullStr | Lamellar Keratoplasty: A Literature Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Lamellar Keratoplasty: A Literature Review |
| title_short | Lamellar Keratoplasty: A Literature Review |
| title_sort | lamellar keratoplasty a literature review |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/894319 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT ladanespandar lamellarkeratoplastyaliteraturereview AT alanncarlson lamellarkeratoplastyaliteraturereview |