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Long-term outcomes of penetrating keratoplasty for corneal complications of herpes zoster ophthalmicus.

Thaís Shiota TanakaChristopher Thomas HoodMatthias Frank KriegelLeslie NiziolH Kaz Soong
Published in: The British journal of ophthalmology (2019)
Even in eyes with significant preoperative risk factors, PKP for the corneal complications of HZO can achieve favourable tectonic and visual results. Although most grafts remained clear, long-term visual potential may be limited by comorbid ocular diseases. Prophylactic postoperative oral acyclovir did not improve outcomes.
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