Frequency and Outcome of Emergency Penetrating Keratoplasty in Infectious Keratitis in Sweden During the 21st Century.

The number of active infectious keratitis cases undergoing keratoplasty à chaud increased in Sweden during the 21st century. Most of the cases were successful regarding the structural integrity of the bulb, that is, "had a saved eye" and even a functioning graft 2 years after corneal transplantation. The visual gain was distinct, albeit modest. In cases with severe infectious keratitis, and even a concomitant perforation in the cornea due to the infection, corneal transplantation should continue to be an option.