Browse articles from EyeWorld.org related to donor tissue. EyeWorld is the award-winning member publication of ASCRS. The magazine provides news and updates from the Society as well as clinical features in the areas of cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and practice management. It publishes quarterly with editorial direction from its medical editorial board and staff.
Corneal tissues procedures are one of the approaches available to help treat corneal conditions, like keratoconus, and offer some patients an option other than transplantation. Several experts discussed these procedures, how they fit in with other options, and how they’re being utilized today.
A pair of recent studies from the Diabetes Endothelial Keratoplasty Study Group published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that diabetes status did not affect success of DMEK outcomes overall, nor did it result in greater endothelial cell loss when compared to tissue from a donor without diabetes.
Corneal cell therapy is being investigated as a new approach for patients in need of corneal transplantation and treatment for corneal diseases. EyeWorld spoke to several physicians who have experience in this area to hear about specific approaches being developed, current status and results, and the future of these options.
Three physicians discussed the recent uptick in primary graft failures, the data, and the potential culprit.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the screening and use of corneal donor tissue for corneal transplants. Three surgeons spoke about the evolving regulations, tissue eligible for use, and more.
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