The pre-Descemet's layer/Dua's layer, also termed the Dua-Fine layer and the pre-posterior
limiting lamina layer, lies anterior to the Descemet's membrane in the cornea, is 10 μm …

The cornea is the most commonly transplanted tissue in medicine. The main cause of
corneal graft failure is allograft rejection. The incidence of graft rejection depends on the …

Corneal transplantation is among the most successful solid organ transplants. However,
despite low rejection rates of grafts in the 'low-risk'setting, rejection can be as high as 70 …

Corneal endothelial (CE) cells do not divide in vivo, leading to edema, corneal clouding and
vision loss when the density drops below a critical level. The endothelium can be replaced …

Background Eye rubbing is commonly associated with keratoconus and may contribute to
disease onset and progression. Verbal counselling to avoid rubbing may not be successful …

The management of an episode of corneal graft rejection (CGR) is primarily by
corticosteroids. Immunomodulators are useful for long-term immunosuppression and in …

Topical drug delivery is considered as the first option in the treatment of eye diseases. But,
the unique anatomical structure and physiological functions of the eye restricts entry of drugs …

Lamellar keratoplasty is the preferred option for several indications of corneal
transplantation. Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) by the “big bubble”(BB) …

Corneal transplant is the most common solid tissue transplant in humans. Advances in
microsurgical techniques, eye banking and the use of corticosteroids have improved the …

Abstract Background First Irish National Corneal Transplant Registry report. Aim To report
about current corneal transplantation practices in Ireland including patient demographics …