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Changing trends in corneal transplantation: a national review of current practices in the Republic of Ireland.

Katja C IselinEmily GreenanColin HynesSandra ShawTim FulcherWilliam J PowerBarry QuillMarc GuerinWeng H LeeConor C Murphy
Published in: Irish journal of medical science (2020)
Corneal transplantation in Ireland is following international trends as endothelial procedures have become the most common approach since 2018. However, a low overall number of transplants is performed in Ireland compared with other countries suggesting that care pathways should be implemented to improve access to corneal transplantation.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • optical coherence tomography
  • wound healing
  • quality improvement
  • cell therapy
  • primary care
  • palliative care
  • cataract surgery
  • endothelial cells
  • mesenchymal stem cells
  • chronic pain