Outcomes of Corneal Transplant in Childhood Glaucoma

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Authors

Beatriz Vidal‐Villegas · Hospital Clínico San Carlos

Barbara Burgos‐Blasco · Hospital Clínico San Carlos

Mayte Ariño-Gutiérrez · Hospital Clínico San Carlos

Ricardo Cuiña Sardiña · Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos

Carmen Méndez-Hernández · Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos

Juan Ignacio Torres‐González · Hospital Clínico San Carlos

Abstract

Management of corneal decompensation in childhood glaucoma poses a challenge. In this series of childhood glaucoma with corneal transplantations, the survival rate was 29% at 24 months.

Topics & Keywords

Corneal surgery and disorders Corneal Surgery and Treatments Glaucoma and retinal disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Glaucoma

Volume 32, Issue 8, pp. 701-707

DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000002234

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