Intermediate
Technical
IVT
corneal transplantation
Surgical replacement of diseased or damaged corneal tissue with healthy donor corneal tissue.
Full Definition
Corneal transplantation, also known as keratoplasty, involves the surgical replacement of all or part of a damaged cornea with healthy corneal tissue from a deceased donor. Different techniques include penetrating keratoplasty (full-thickness replacement), deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), and endothelial keratoplasty procedures like DSAEK and DMEK. The procedure aims to restore corneal clarity, improve vision, and maintain the structural integrity of the eye.
Usage
Usage note: Specify the type of transplantation technique used in surgical documentation.
In Context
- "The patient underwent penetrating corneal transplantation for advanced keratoconus." — Surgical procedure note
- "Endothelial corneal transplantation was performed using the DMEK technique." — Operative report
Also known as
keratoplasty
corneal grafting
Don't confuse with
keratoplasty
keratotomy