Determinants of Astigmatism in Grafts Following Corneal Transplantation for Keratoconus - Scorecard - MDSpire

Determinants of Astigmatism in Grafts Following Corneal Transplantation for Keratoconus

  • By

  • Sepehr Feizi

  • Mohammad Ali Javadi

  • Sina Khosravi Mirzaei

  • Firouze Hatami

  • Kia Bayat

  • Mohammad Abolhosseini

  • Hamed Esfandiari

  • Zahra Khorrami

  • February 6, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Determinants of Astigmatism in Grafts Following Corneal Transplantation for Keratoconus

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target Population
Care SettingSpecialized ophthalmic surgical centers

Key Highlights

  • Add highlight: Importance of postoperative monitoring to address potential complications.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

      • Postoperative examinations at specified intervals for the first year, then every 6 months
      • Monitor intraocular pressure and visual acuity regularly, with specific intervals for intraocular pressure checks.

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Postoperative medications include chloramphenicol and betamethasone; chloramphenicol is used for infection prevention, and betamethasone is critical for managing graft rejection episodes.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Add: Provide comprehensive patient education regarding postoperative care.

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        Original Source(s)

        Determinants of Astigmatism in Grafts Following Corneal Transplantation for Keratoconus

        • by Sepehr Feizi, Mohammad Ali Javadi, Sina Khosravi Mirzaei, Firouze Hatami, Kia Bayat, Mohammad Abolhosseini, Hamed Esfandiari, Zahra Khorrami

        • February 6, 2026

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