A penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) is a surgical procedure involving a full thickness corneal transplant to restore vision or globe integrity [1]. The patient's diseased cornea is removed and replaced with a …

Jan 11, 2024 · Penetrating Keratoplasty (PKP), also known as a full-thickness corneal transplant, is a significant ophthalmic surgical procedure aimed at restoring visual acuity in patients with corneal …

Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP), also referred to as a corneal transplant or corneal graft, is the surgical removal of a damaged or diseased portion of the cornea, followed by the implantation of healthy …

Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) is a full thickness corneal transplant. It is the most commonly-performed transplantation procedure in the world and done in an outpatient setting, meaning the patient can go …

Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) is a full-thickness corneal transplantation procedure where a damaged cornea is replaced by a healthy donated corneal tissue. It is the most common transplantation …

Aug 10, 2023 · With these considerations, we have found that, while success in complex PKP isn’t always guaranteed, it is attainable, and can be vision-restoring and life-changing for patients.

Penetrating Keratoplasty (PKP/Full-thickness) & Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty ALK) During your surgery, a “cookie-cutter” circular incision is made to remove the diseased central cornea.

A full-thickness corneal transplant, which is also known as penetrating keratoplasty (PKP), is a surgical procedure in which the entire damaged cornea is replaced by a donor cornea from an eye bank.

Also called a corneal transplant or graft, PKP involves removing the damaged cornea and replacing it completely. Unlike procedures that treat only the surface, PKP addresses all five layers of the …

Even in eyes with significant preoperative risk factors, PKP for the corneal complications of HZO can achieve favourable tectonic and visual results. Although most grafts remained clear, long-term visual …