What question did this study set out to answer?

To identify the rates of microbial keratitis and associated risk factors in patients following keratoplasty.

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Contact lens-associated microbial keratitis following keratoplasty: rates and predisposing factors.

AVAnddre Osmar ValdiviaUniversity of Minnesota DSDylan T. StevensEye Care Associates VSVictoria SattarovaUniversity of Minnesota

Key Points

To identify the rates of microbial keratitis and associated risk factors in patients following keratoplasty.
Analyzed patient outcomes after keratoplasty
Evaluated contact lens use and predisposing factors
Focused on patients with epithelial defects and history of redo procedures
Increased incidence of microbial keratitis in patients with epithelial defects
Higher susceptibility linked to redo keratoplasty and stem cell transplants
Emphasis on personalized risk management to reduce complications

Abstract

Caution is advised regarding CL use postkeratoplasty, particularly in patients with epithelial defects, a history of redo keratoplasty, or limbal stem cell transplant, as they exhibit increased susceptibility to infectious keratitis. These findings highlight the importance of postoperative management and personalized risk assessment to mitigate the risk of complications associated with CL use following keratoplasty.

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