Abstract
Therapeutic keratoplasty was done in 123 neglected cases of fungal ulcers that did not respond to maximal medical therapy. It is recommended that, if the surgery is contemplated, it should be done before the ulcer perforates. A 0.5mm larger donor graft than recipient bed is better than a similar-sized graft. Various complications and final results are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Child
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Corneal Ulcer / drug therapy
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Corneal Ulcer / microbiology
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Corneal Ulcer / surgery*
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Eye Infections, Fungal / drug therapy
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Eye Infections, Fungal / surgery*
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Female
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Humans
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Incidence
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Keratoplasty, Penetrating*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Postoperative Complications
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Treatment Outcome
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Visual Acuity