The history of keratoplasty: A brief overview

Mark J. Mannis

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-55179-6_1

The history of keratoplasty: A brief overview

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Abstract

The histories of keratoprosthesis and corneal allograft (penetrating keratoplasty) are complex and intimately intertwined. Of the two procedures, keratoprosthesis predates penetrating keratoplasty by almost a century and, as such, plays an important role in the development of corneal transplantation. For the contemporary corneal surgeon interested in keratoprosthesis surgery, understanding the historical landmarks of both keratoplasty and prosthokeratoplasty is important to the recognition of the obstacles we face to finding a successful artificial cornea.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Keratoprostheses and Artificial Corneas: Fundamentals and Surgical Applications
Publisher	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages	3-11
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Print)	9783642551796, 9783642551789
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-55179-6_1
State	Published - Jan 1 2015
Externally published	Yes

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Medicine(all)

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