ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the characteristics of cornea transplant after transplantation. Methods: Cross-sectional, retrospective study with quantitative approach. Research was conducted at Banco de Olhos do Ceará and at three other private transplant centers in Fortaleza. Medical records of transplant patients from October 2020 to September 2022 were analyzed within one year of the procedure. Results: 300 medical records of patients undergoing corneal transplantation were collected, of which 289 (96.3%) corneas demonstrated good transparency. Regarding visual acuity, 62 transplants (20.7%) […]

Corneal transplantation is singular because it is habitually performed on persons with visual deficiency but with preserved life expectancy, mobility and social life. A graft not well succeeded may cause real blindness and permanent misery due to pain and discomfort. One of the fundamental determinants of the success of corneal transplantation is the use of corneas of good quality. The selection of these corneas is based on three rules: innocuousness, transparency and vitality. Each one of these concepts is considered […]