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New Treatment?
Posted: Tue 04 Jul 2006 3:54 pm
by Michael P
Posted: Tue 04 Jul 2006 5:25 pm
by Amarpal
Another very interesting article, thanks for that.
Wonder if it would be of any hope with keratoconus, as apparently it is only the inner endothelium which is 'scraped' off and replaced- in KC, the area of the astigmatism involves the whole cornea (am I right in saying?) Sounds more like a solution to cataracts etc.
Posted: Tue 04 Jul 2006 6:39 pm
by John Smith
Amarpal,
As I understand it, the layers of the cornea which are "deepest" are not affected by KC, it is mainly the front epithelium and the thick stroma.
This is how a DALK graft works, by only replacing the front and centre portions of the cornea, and leaving the patient's own endothelium in place. Hence, DALK grafts are less prone to rejection than full thickness penetrating grafts.
Posted: Tue 04 Jul 2006 11:33 pm
by Per
Interresting news. But for some of us, it is too late. Our own endothelium is forever gone.