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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Language: | English |
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2015-07-01
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Series: | African Vision and Eye Health |
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Online Access: | https://avehjournal.org/index.php/aveh/article/view/299 |