Original Article November 21, 2024 November 21, 2024

Characteristics of corneas after transplantation over a 2-year period

DOI: 10.37039/1982.8551.20240071

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%) presented mild vision loss, with 129 (43%) presenting normal intraocular pressure.

Conclusion:

The characteristics of post-transplant corneas vary depending on the recovery phase and the success of graft integration. The tissue showed good transparency, with visual acuity with slight loss of vision.