Indications For Penetrating Keratoplasty in Kerman ( Southeast of Iran) 2004-2006

1. Ali Sharifi
2. Sonya, Ahmadi

Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Kerman- Iran

Purpose: To analyze the leading indications for corneal transplantation in Kerman city

Methods: Medical records of 186 patients who underwent corneal transplantation between 2004-2006 (3 years) were evaluated retrospectively. Infectious keratitis (Bacterial, Fungal, and acanthamoeba keratitis) , corneal opacity and scarring, keratoconus, bullous keratopathy regrafting, corneal dystrophy and degeneration, herpes simplex keratopathy (active keratitis) , etc. were included in the indications for corneal transplantation.

Results: A total of 186 patients (110 male, 76 female) were included in the study. The age of patients was 47.7± 24.3 (6-85) years. The leading indication for grafting was corneal opacity (32.3%) followed by keratoconus (22.6%), bacterial keratitis (15.6%), aphakic bullous keratopathy (6.7%), pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (6.5%), regrafting (4.8%), herpes simplex keratopathy (HSK) (3.8%) ,fungal keratitis (1.6%) and spheroidal degeneration (1.6%).

Conclusion: corneal opacity and scarring was the most common indication for corneal transplantation in kerman between 2004-2006. Moreover keratoconus, bacterial keratitis and bullous keratopathy are the next causes.

Key words: Penetrating Keratoplasty, Indication, Corneal opacity, Keratoconus