New Zealand trends in corneal transplantation over the 25 years 1991-2015

Conclusion Changing indications and increasing uptake of lamellar keratoplasty have been significant international trends over the last 25 years. However, New Zealand's corneal disease and population characteristics create unique longitudinal trends, with keratoconus remaining the leading indication and penetrating keratoplasty the leading technique from 1991 to 2015.

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Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 30, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Kim, B. Z., Meyer, J. J., Brookes, N. H., Moffatt, S. L., Twohill, H. C., Pendergrast, D. G., Sherwin, T., McGhee, C. N. J. Tags: Ophthalmologic surgical procedures, Cornea, Ocular surface Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research