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Article: Keratoplasty in alkali burned corneas.(Original Article)
- Article from:
- Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
- Article date:
- September 1, 1984
- Author:
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Byline: Anita. Panda, Madan. Mohan, A. Gupta, S. Chawdhary
Despite the quick and deep penetration, the ocular damage by alkali burns is restricted to the anterior segment of the eye. The pos-terior segment can be saved if the com-plications caused by the anterior segment involvement can be checked. Corneal trans-plantation for severely alkali burned corneas frequently fails and is, therefore, contraindic-ted.[1]
The results of keratoplasty in sixteen eyes with alkali burned corneas is analysed. A classification of severely alkali burned cor-neas, requiring keratoplasty, is suggested. This classification has therapeutic and pro-gnostic value.
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