Penetrating keratoplasty in keratoconic eyes with prior radial keratotomy

Kubaloglu A., Koytak A., Sogutlu E., Kurnaz E., Ozerturk Y.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, vol.20, no.1, pp.35-40, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.35-40
  • Keywords: Keratoconus, Penetrating keratoplasty, Radial keratotomy, ANTERIOR LAMELLAR KERATOPLASTY, BIG-BUBBLE TECHNIQUE, SUCCESS, COMPLICATIONS
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

PURPOSE. The aim of this study is to evaluate the long-term therapeutic outcomes and potential intraoperative and postoperative complications of penetrating keratoplasty in keratoconic eyes with prior radial keratotomy.