We report three cases of limbal stem cell deficiency (proven by impression cytology) that followed multiple pterygium surgeries and therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty. Surgical insult to the limbus is the predisposing factor for stem cell damage in these cases. Involvement of the limbus by infection and use of intensive medications are probable contributing factors for stem cell damage in cases of therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty.
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