Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4030080 | Ophthalmology | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
This case series indicates that there is long-term risk of traumatic wound dehiscence after penetrating keratoplasty. Younger patients, especially males, should be made aware that their eye, after keratoplasty, will always be vulnerable to injury. High-risk situations should be avoided if possible. Older patients at particular risk should have adequate risk reduction strategies, social support, and supervision, in particular to minimize the risk of falls.
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Authors
Michael A. BMedSci, MRCOphth, Sandra D. MRCS(Ed), MRCOphth, A. Jonathan PhD, MCOptom, David G. FRCS, FRCOphth,