Glaucoma and Corneal Transplant Procedures

Joint Authors

Edward, Deepak P.
al-Swailem, Samar A.
al-Mahmood, Ammar M.

Source

Journal of Ophthalmology

Issue

Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2012-01-18

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

9

Main Subjects

Medicine

Abstract EN

Glaucoma after corneal transplantation is a leading cause of ocular morbidity after penetrating keratoplasty.

The incidence reported is highly variable and a number of etiologic factors have been identified.

A number of treatment options are available; surgical intervention for IOP control is associated with a high incidence of graft failure.

IOP elevation is less frequently seen following deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty.

Descemet's striping-automated endothelial keratoplasty is also associated with postprocedure intraocular pressure elevation and secondary glaucoma and presents unique surgical challenges in patients with preexisting glaucoma surgeries.

Glaucoma exists in up to three-quarters of patients who undergo keratoprosthesis surgery and the management if often challenging.

The aim of this paper is to highlight the incidence, etiology, and management of glaucoma following different corneal transplant procedures.

It also focuses on the challenges in the diagnosis of glaucoma and intraocular pressure monitoring in this group of patients.

American Psychological Association (APA)

al-Mahmood, Ammar M.& al-Swailem, Samar A.& Edward, Deepak P.. 2012. Glaucoma and Corneal Transplant Procedures. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482116

Modern Language Association (MLA)

al-Mahmood, Ammar M.…[et al.]. Glaucoma and Corneal Transplant Procedures. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482116

American Medical Association (AMA)

al-Mahmood, Ammar M.& al-Swailem, Samar A.& Edward, Deepak P.. Glaucoma and Corneal Transplant Procedures. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482116

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-482116