Int Ophthalmol Clin. 2013;53(4):1-10. Delayed presentation of corneal trauma or severe injuries may result in corneal perforation and loss of corneal tissue. These injuries are more difficult to close ...

Corneal perforation can be potentially blinding unless the integrity of the globe is restored quickly. Although penetrating keratoplasty (PK) may achieve this, it carries a high risk of endothelial ...

However, during the acute stage, the eye is usually inflamed, and intraocular intervention may be more suitable when the eye is quiet and not inflamed. Hence, a two-stage surgical approach is usually ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . During Cornea Subspecialty Day, Rapuano highlighted several techniques for central and paracentral perforations.

Corneal perforations can result from a wide variety of disorders and can lead to devastating visual sequelae. Various surgical procedures have been described to manage nontraumatic corneal perforation ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

Corneal trauma can cause significant ocular morbidity and visual difficulty. Prompt diagnosis and management is required to prevent these complications. Although open globe injuries are uncommon, ...