Determinants of Astigmatism in Grafts Following Corneal Transplantation for Keratoconus - Takeaways - 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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    Corneal transplantation for keratoconus often leads to post-keratoplasty astigmatism, impacting visual acuity despite clear grafts.

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    Factors contributing to graft astigmatism include graft size, donor-recipient size discrepancy, and timing of suture removal.

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    This study evaluates a wide range of variables affecting graft astigmatism in keratoconus patients undergoing corneal transplantation.

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    Surgical techniques included penetrating keratoplasty and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, with specific suture management protocols.

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    Postoperative care involved regular examinations and selective suture removal to manage astigmatism and ensure optimal visual outcomes.

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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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