Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Patterns Regarding Eye Donation, Eye Banking and Corneal Transplant in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Background: Corneal diseases constitute a significant cause of visual impairment and blindness in the developing world. Corneal transplantation remains a major treatment option for restoring sight among those suffering from corneal blindness. The number of corneal transplants done is far less t...

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Main Authors: Vijayamahantesh. M. Bijapur, Vallabha K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University 2015-10-01
Series:Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University
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Online Access:http://www.jkimsu.com/jkimsu-vol4no4/JKIMSU,%20Vol.%204,%20No.%204,%20Oct-Dec%202015%20Page%2094-103.pdf