Dr.AVINASH GUPTA

Dr.HARISH KUMAR

Abstract

This retrospective study includes all 20 corneal grafts which had been preloaded at the eye bank and subsequently transplanted since 2018 after eye banking unit became functional. Donor characteristics, endothelial cell density (ECD), and graft central corneal thickness were recorded. The main outcome measures were intra-operative and postoperative complications at 3, 6, and 12 months.

Results: 2 primary graft failures occurred. Mean preoperative donor ECD was 2599 ±231 cells/mm2. Mean graft thickness was 0.108 ± 0.020 µm. Mean death-to-preservation time was 15 ± 5.2 hours.

Conclusion &Summary: Preloading reduces preparation variability as well as intra-operative tissue manipulation with superior outcomes and reduced complications.