Global Survey of Corneal Transplantation and Eye Banking

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Authors

Philippe Gain · Université Jean Monnet

R. Jullienne · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint-Étienne

Zhiguo Hé · Université Jean Monnet

Mansour Aldossary · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint-Étienne

Sophie Acquart

Fabrice Cognasse

Gilles Thuret · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint-Étienne

Abstract

Our survey globally quantified the considerable shortage of corneal graft tissue, with only 1 cornea available for 70 needed. Efforts to encourage cornea donation must continue in all countries, but it is also essential to develop alternative and/or complementary solutions, such as corneal bioengineering.

Topics & Keywords

Corneal surgery and disorders Corneal Surgery and Treatments Intraocular Surgery and Lenses

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Ophthalmology

Volume 134, Issue 2, pp. 167-167

DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2015.4776

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