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This study aims to report on the patterns of corneal dystrophy and the necessity and outcomes of keratoplasty at a tertiary eye hospital.

July 10, 2026BMC OphthalmologyOpen Access

Patterns and frequency of keratoplasty in corneal dystrophy at a tertiary eye hospital in Nepal

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Study reports keratoplasty frequency and outcomes in corneal dystrophy cases, suggesting regional management differences.

This study aims to report on the patterns of corneal dystrophy and the necessity and outcomes of keratoplasty at a tertiary eye hospital.
Reviewed EMR data of patients diagnosed with corneal dystrophy from January 2017 to December 2025.
Categorized and analyzed demographic information, subtypes of corneal dystrophy, and keratoplasty outcomes.
Evaluated 132 participants with a total of 264 eyes.
Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy was the most prevalent subtype, with 34.9% of eyes indicated for keratoplasty.
Among the patients who underwent keratoplasty, 71.4% had clear grafts at the 12-month follow-up.
The proportion of FECD cases requiring keratoplasty was significantly lower compared to other dystrophy types.

Rana et al. (2026) studied this question.

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