Post operative management of penetrating keratoplasty

ABSTRACT

Penetrating keratoplasty is a very delicate and precise procedure in ophthalmology. The preoperative, operative, and post operative care are all vitally important for the successful visual rehabilitation of the patient. This paper will only deal with the immediate post operative care with special attention to suture placement, epithelial defect, wound leakage, intraocular pressure and infections. The diagnosis and management of primary graft failure will also be discussed.(AU)