Penetrating keratoplasty in eThekwini Health District 2011–2014

Background: Penetrating keratoplasty (PK – corneal transplantation or full-thickness corneal graft) remains the primary sight-restoring procedure for corneal blindness. South Africa is experiencing a shortage of donor corneas, resulting in long waiting times for a corneal transplant. A corneal graft...

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Main Authors: Monawwar Khan, Linda Visser, Saajida Mahomed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2015-07-01
Series:African Vision and Eye Health
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Online Access:https://avehjournal.org/index.php/aveh/article/view/299